2007 INFINITI QX56 Rear brake

BL-142
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BODY REPAIR
6. 2nd crossmember assembly
7. Front upper link mounting bracket RH/LH
8. Panhard rod bracket reinforcement
9. Bound bumper bracket RH/LH
10. Front brake hose bracket RH/LH
11. Panhard rod reinforcement
12. 4th crossmember gusset RH/LH
13. 2nd cab mounting bracket RH/LH
14. 3rd cab mounting bracket RH/LH
15. 4th cab mounting reinforcement RH/LH
16. 4th cab mounting bracket RH/LH
17. Rear suspension mounting bracket RH/LH
18. Rear brake hose bracket
19. Rear shock absorber bracket assembly RH/LH
20. Rear bound bumper bracket RH/LH
21. Rear bracket bumper reinforcement RH/LH
22. Cab mounting bracket assembly RH/LH
23. 9th crossmember assembly
24. Exhaust bracket assembly
25. Canister bracket, LH
26. 7th crossmember reinforcement
27. 7th crossmember assembly
28. 6th crossmember assembly
29. 4th crossmember gusset RH/LH
30. 4th crossmember assembly
31. 3rd crossmember assembly
32. Frame assembly
Corrosion ProtectionINFOID:0000000003533007
DESCRIPTION
To provide improved corrosion prevention, the following anti-corrosive measures have been implemented in
NISSAN production plants. When repairing or replacing body panels, it is necessary to use the same anti-cor-
rosive measures.
ANTI-CORROSIVE PRECOATED STEEL (GALVANNEALED STEEL)
To improve repairability and corrosion resistance, a new type of anti-
corrosive precoated steel sheet has been adopted replacing conven-
tional zinc-coated steel sheet.
Galvannealed steel is electroplated and heated to form Zinc-iron
alloy, which provides excellent and long term corrosion resistance
with cationic electrode position primer.
Nissan Genuine Service Parts are fabricated from galvannealed steel. Therefore, it is recommended that
GENUINE NISSAN PARTS or equivalent be used for panel replacement to maintain the anti-corrosive perfor-
mance built into the vehicle at the factory.
PHOSPHATE COATING TREATMENT AND CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION PRIMER
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BR-1
BRAKES
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CONTENTS
BRAKE SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
2
Precaution for Brake System ....................................2
PREPARATION ...................................................3
Special Service Tool .................................................3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ......................................4
BRAKE PEDAL ...................................................5
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................5
Removal and Installation ...........................................6
BRAKE FLUID .....................................................8
On Board Inspection .................................................8
Drain and Refill ..........................................................8
Bleeding Brake System .............................................8
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE ..............................10
Hydraulic Circuit ......................................................10
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Hose ........10
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Hose ........11
Inspection After Installation .....................................12
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ............................13
On Board Inspection ...............................................13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................14
BRAKE BOOSTER ...........................................15
On-Vehicle Service ..................................................15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
VACUUM LINES ...............................................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
Inspection ................................................................17
FRONT DISC BRAKE .......................................18
On-vehicle Inspection ..............................................18
Component ..............................................................18
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ...................19
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Disc Rotor ................................................................
19
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper ..........20
REAR DISC BRAKE .........................................24
On-vehicle Inspection ..............................................24
Exploded View .........................................................24
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ...................25
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Disc Rotor ................................................................
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Brake Caliper ...........................................................26
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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General Specification ..............................................29
Brake Pedal .............................................................29
Brake Booster ..........................................................30
Check Valve ............................................................30
Front Disc Brake ......................................................30
Rear Disc Brake ......................................................30

BR-8
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BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
On Board InspectionINFOID:0000000003532724
LEVEL CHECK
• Make sure the fluid level in reservoir tank is within the standard
(between MAX and MIN lines).
• Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.
• If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.
• If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking lever is
released, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Drain and RefillINFOID:0000000003532725
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
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• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
• Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint, so
when splashing it, immediately wipe off the area and wash away with water.
• Before servicing, disconnect actuator connector or battery negative cable.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
2. Depress brake pedal, loosen each bleed valve, and gradually
remove brake fluid.
3. Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill
with new brake fluid.
4. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress
pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal.
Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake
fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out.
Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
Bleeding Brake SystemINFOID:0000000003532726
CAUTION:
While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery
negative cable.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
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BRAKE FLUID
BR-9
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4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" (front disc brake), BR-24,
"Exploded View" (rear disc brake).
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 at each wheel, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed
air in order from the front left, rear left, and front right bleed valves.

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
BR-11
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1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on cylinder
body, and tighten union bolt. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket
with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut using a
flare nut wrench.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake HoseINFOID:0000000003532729
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove lock plate and brake hose from bracket.
4. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from cylinder body.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on cylinder
body, and tighten union bolt. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washers.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket
with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut to using a
flare nut wrench. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR-13
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
On Board InspectionINFOID:0000000003532731
LEAK INSPECTION
• Check for leaks at brake master cylinder to brake booster attachment point, reservoir tank, and brake tube
connections.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532732
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• 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.
• Before removing brake brake master cylinder, depress the brake pedal 5-6 times with the key OFF to
deplete vacuum in the booster.
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "
Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect harness connectors for fluid level sensor and pressure sensors.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from brake master cylinder.
4. Remove brake master cylinder mounting nuts, and master cylinder assembly.
INSTALLATION
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Fluid level sensor 3. Grommet
4. Master cylinder sub-assembly 5. Front pressure sensor 6. Rear pressure sensor
7. Seal 8. Reservoir tank B. Brake fluid
R. Rubber grease
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BR-24
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REAR DISC BRAKE
REAR DISC BRAKE
On-vehicle InspectionINFOID:0000000003532743
PAD WEAR INSPECTION
• Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder body inspection hole.
Use a scale for inspection if necessary.
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003532744
Standard thickness : 12.13 mm (0.478 in)
Repair limit thickness : 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
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1. Union bolt 2. Brake hose 3. Copper washer
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Bolt
7. Cylinder body 8. Piston seal 9. Piston
10. Piston boot 11. Knuckle slide 12. Sliding sleeve boot
13. Sliding sleeve 14. Inner pad 15. Outer pad
(B) : Brake fluid (R) : Rubber grease (M) : Molykote M-77
⇐: Front
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REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-25
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WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
• While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
• It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch brake
hose.
• Do not damage piston boot.
• Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-26, "
Brake Caliper" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadINFOID:0000000003532745
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove the top bolt from the cylinder body.
3. Swing cylinder body open, and remove pads.
INSTALLATION
1. Push piston in so that pad is firmly attached and install cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in the piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
2. Apply Molykote M-77 grease to knuckle slide where brake pad contacts.
CAUTION:
Do not get grease on the brake rotor friction surface.
3. Install pads to cylinder body.
4. Install cylinder body top bolt and tighten to specification.
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorINFOID:0000000003532746
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-8, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove mounting bolts and cylinder body.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
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• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
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