BR-2
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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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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 performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
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 har-
ness connectors.
Precaution for Brake SystemINFOID:0000000003532718
• Always use recommended brake fluid. Refer to MA-10 .
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
• To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use clean brake fluid.
• Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
• Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tube.
• Always check tightening torque when installing brake lines.
• Before working, turn ignition switch to OFF and disconnect con-
nectors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
terminals.
• Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-20, "
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper" .
WARNING:
• Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe
with a dust collector.
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PREPARATION
BR-3
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532719
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532720
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
—
(J-46532)
Brake and clutch pedal height measure-
ment toolMeasuring brake pedal height
LFIA0227E
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
2. Torque wrenchRemoving and installing each brake pip-
ing.
a: 10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
Power toolRemoving nuts, bolts and screws.
S-NT360
PBIC0190E
PBIC0191E
BRAKE FLUID
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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.
BR-16
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BRAKE BOOSTER
• Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If brake booster is tilted or inclined during
installation, dash panel may damage the threads.
• Attach the check valve in the correct direction.
1. Remove engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove brake piping from brake master cylinder.
4. Remove brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove vacuum hose from brake booster. Refer to BR-17
.
6. Disconnect active boost and delta stroke sensor harness connectors from brake booster assembly.
7. Remove brake pedal attachment snap pin and clevis pin from inside the vehicle.
8. Remove nuts on brake booster and brake pedal assembly.
9. Remove brake booster assembly from dash panel.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Output Rod Length Inspection
1. Using a handy vacuum pump, apply a vacuum of – 66.7 kPa (–
500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg) to brake booster.
2. Check output rod length.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosen lock nut to adjust input rod length so that the length B (in
the figure) satisfies the specified value.
2. After adjusting “B”, temporarily tighten lock nut and install
booster assembly to the vehicle.
• Install a gaskets and spacer block between booster assembly
and the dash panel.
3. Connect brake pedal with clevis of input rod.
4. Install pedal bracket mounting nuts and tighten them to the
specified torque.
5. Install brake piping from brake master cylinder to ABS actuator. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
6. Connect active boost and delta stroke sensor harness connectors to brake booster assembly.
7. Connect vacuum hose to brake booster.
8. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal.
10. Tighten lock nut of input rod to specification.
11. Install engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Install engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
13. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
SBR208E
Standard dimension : 15.6 − 15.9 mm (0.614 − 0.626 in)
[when vacuum is – 66.7 kPa (– 500 mmHg, – 19.69 inHg)]
Length “B” : 151 mm (5.94 in)
WFIA0382E
BR-18
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
FRONT DISC BRAKE
On-vehicle InspectionINFOID:0000000003532738
PAD WEAR INSPECTION
• Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder body inspection hole.
Use a scale for inspection if necessary. Refer to BR-30, "
Front Disc
Brake".
ComponentINFOID:0000000003532739
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1. Upper sliding pin 2. Sliding pin boot 3. Torque member bolt
4. Torque member 5. Piston seal 6. Piston
7. Inner pad 8. Pad retainer 9. Outer pad
10. Piston boot 11. Union bolt 12. Copper washer
13. Sliding pin bolt 14. Bleed valve 15. Cylinder body
16. Cap 17. Brake hose 18. Lower sliding pin
19. Outer shim 20. Inner shim A. Wear indicator
WFIA0451E
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-19
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WARNING:
Clean dust on cylinder body and brake pads 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 if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-20, "
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper".
Removal and Installation of Brake PadINFOID:0000000003532740
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pads, shims and pad retainers from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Push pistons in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in piston.
2. Attach pad retainers, pads and shims to torque member.
• Apply Molykote M-77 grease to pad retainer where brake pad
contacts and between pad and shim.
CAUTION:
• When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is
seated fully in the torque member as shown.
• Do not get grease on the brake rotor friction surface.
3. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" .
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorINFOID:0000000003532741
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using 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 torque member bolts.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing cylinder body, remove sliding pin bolts and torque member from cylinder body.
B. Brake fluid M. Molykote M-77 grease R. Rubber grease
⇐Vehicle front
PFIA0273E
BR-20
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install sliding pin bolts and torque member to caliper, if removed. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" .
3. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, then tighten the torque
member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
Compo-
nent" .
CAUTION:
• When attaching caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any
oil off knuckle spindle, washers and caliper assembly
attachment surfaces.
• Do not reuse caliper torque member bolts.
4. Install brake hose to cylinder body, then tighten union bolt to
specification, as necessary. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" .
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse copper washer.
• Install brake hose to caliper assembly together with union
bolt and washers.
5. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake CaliperINFOID:0000000003532742
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove the pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from the torque
member.
2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air from union bolt
mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Keep hands away from piston.
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BRB0032D
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seal from cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
• Use new brake fluid for cleaning. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to MA-
10.
• Check inside surface of cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of the
above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.
• Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
Torque Member
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the above con-
ditions are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
Sliding Pins, and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If damage or deformation is present,
replace the affected part.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert seal in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
SFIA0141E
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