2007 INFINITI M35 service

BODY REPAIR
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CAUTION:
A steel plate using ultra high strength steel plate is below welding with strength falling by adding heat,
and not doing a limit patch.

Front pillar butt joint can be determined anywhere within shaded
area as shown in the figure. The best location for the butt joint is
at position A due to the construction of the vehicle. Refer to the
front pillar section.

Determine cutting position and record distance from the locating
indent. Use this distance when cutting the service part. Cut outer
front pillar over 60 mm above inner front pillar cut position.

Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this
will permit service part to be accurately cut at joint position.

An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as follows.
1. Mark cutting lines.
A: Cut position of outer pillar
B: Cut position of inner pillar
2. Align cutting line with notch on jig. Clamp jig to pillar.
3. Cut outer pillar along groove of jig. (At position A)
4. Remove jig and cut remaining portions.
5. Cut inner pillar at position B in same manner.
PIIA0150E
PIIA0151E
PIIA0152E
PIIA0153E

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
CONTENTS
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BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 6
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................... 6
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
COMPONENTS .................................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 9
On-Board Inspection ................................................ 9
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ...................... 9
Checking Brake Line ................................................ 9
Drain and Refill ......................................................... 9
Bleeding Brake System .......................................... 10
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE ........................................11
Hydraulic Circuit ...................................................... 11
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Inspection after Installation .................................... 13
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 14
On-Board Inspection .............................................. 14
LEAK INSPECTION ............................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 15
COMPONENTS ................................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 17
On-Board Inspection and Service ........................... 17
OPERATION CHECK .......................................... 17
AIR TIGHT CHECK ............................................. 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
COMPONENTS ................................................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 20
Components ........................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
Inspection ............................................................... 21
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 21
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 21
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 22
On-Board Inspection ............................................... 22
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 22
Components ........................................................... 22
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 23
REMOVAL ........................................................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
Assembly ................................................................ 25
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 25
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 26
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 27
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 27
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 28
On-Board Inspection ............................................... 28

BR-2Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45 PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 28
Components ........................................................... 28
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ................... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION .................................................... 29
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION .................................................... 30
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly ................................................................ 31
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 31
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 31
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 32
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 33
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 33
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 34
General Specifications ............................................ 34
Brake Pedal ............................................................ 34
Brake Booster ......................................................... 34
Check Valve ............................................................ 34
Front Disc Brake ..................................................... 34
Rear Disc Brake ...................................................... 34

PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NFS000RO
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverNFS000RP
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions for Brake SystemNFS000RQ

Clean dust on front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.

Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants" .

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed
on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

Use clean brake fluid, to clean or wash all parts of master cylinder and disc brake caliper, etc.

Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.

Use flare nut torque wrench when installing brake tube.

When installing brake tube and hose, be sure to check torque.

Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect con-
nectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
cable from the negative terminal.

Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low
mileage. Refer to BR-27, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCE-
DURE" (front disc brake), BR-33, "BRAKE BURNISHING PRO-
CEDURE" (rear disc brake).
WARNING:

Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.
PIIB3706J
SBR686C

BR-4
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsNFS000RR
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
a:10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
2. Torque wrenchInstalling each brake tube and hose
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
Pin punch
Tip diameter: 4 mm (0.16in) dia.Removing and installing reservoir tank
pin
NT360
PBIC0190E
ZZA0515D

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
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Disassembly and AssemblyNFS000S5
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

Master cylinder cannot be disassembled.

Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.

When securing master cylinder assembly in a vise, be sure not to over-tighten.

When securing in a vise use copper plates or cloth to protect the flange.
1. Using a pin punch [commercial service tool: diameter approxi-
mately 4 mm (0.16 in)], remove mounting pin on reservoir tank.
2. Remove reservoir tank and grommet from cylinder body.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Oil strainer 3. Reservoir tank
4. Grommet 5. Pin 6. Master cylinder assembly
7. O-ring 8. Brake fluid level switch connector
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.
: Apply brake fluid.
SFIA2955E
BRA0559D

BRAKE BOOSTER
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BRAKE BOOSTERPFP:47200
On-Board Inspection and ServiceNFS000S7
OPERATION CHECK
With engine stopped, change vacuum to atmospheric pressure by
depressing brake pedal several times. Then with brake pedal fully
depressed, start engine and when vacuum pressure reaches the
standard, make sure that clearance between brake pedal and floor
panel decreases.
AIR TIGHT CHECK

Run engine at idle for approximately 1 minute, and stop it after
applying vacuum to booster. Depress brake pedal normally to
change vacuum to atmospheric pressure. Make sure that dis-
tance at intervals of 5 seconds between brake pedal and floor
panel gradually increases.

Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and stop engine
with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not change after
holding pedal down for 30 seconds.
BRA0037D
SBR365AA

FRONT DISC BRAKE
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It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.

Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.

Keep rotor free from brake fluid.

Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces, after refinishing or replacing
rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-27, "
BRAKE
BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadNFS000SE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers,
shims, and shim cover from torque member.
CAUTION:
When removing the pad retainer from the torque member,
lift it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure so
that it does not deform.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease to between pad and shim. Install shim,
shim cover, to pad.
2. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based
grease to between pad retainer and pad. Install pad retainers
and pads to torque member.
CAUTION:

Securely assemble pad retainers so that they are not
being lifted up from torque member.

Both inner and outer pads have a pad return system on
the pad retainer. Install pad return lever securely to pad
wear sensor.
3. Install cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
In the case of replacing a pad with new one, check a brake fluid level in the reservoir tank because
brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank when pressing piston in.
NOTE:
Use a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool) to easily press piston.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-22, "
Components" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
SBR556E
SBR557E