2007 INFINITI QX56 air bleeding

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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 .............................
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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 ................................................................
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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) .................................................................
29
General Specification ..............................................29
Brake Pedal .............................................................29
Brake Booster ..........................................................30
Check Valve ............................................................30
Front Disc Brake ......................................................30
Rear Disc Brake ......................................................30

BR-8
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
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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SBR419C
SBR995

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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BR-14
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
• Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
• Adjust brake pedal. Refer to BR-5, "
Inspection and Adjustment" .
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003532733
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Master cylinder cannot be disassembled.
• Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
Pull reservoir tank off master cylinder sub-assembly, then remove grommets from master cylinder sub-assem-
bly body.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Never use mineral oil such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.
• Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid or rubber grease to new grommets, then insert into master cylinder sub-assembly. Refer
to GI-45
.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder sub-assembly.

BR-16
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
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)
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BR-20
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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.
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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BR-26
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
REAR DISC BRAKE
2. Install cylinder body and tighten bolts to specification. Refer to BR-24, "Exploded View" .
CAUTION:
Before installing cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe off mating surface of cylinder body.
3. Install brake hose to cylinder body and tighten union bolt to specification as necessary. Refer to BR-24,
"Exploded View".
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse copper washers.
• Securely attach brake hose to protrusion on cylinder body.
4. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air as necessary. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Brake CaliperINFOID:0000000003532747
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove pads from cylinder body.
2. Remove sliding sleeve and boot from cylinder body.
3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air into union bolt
hole to remove piston and piston boot.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
4. Using a suitable tool, remove piston seal from cylinder body as
shown.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
• Use new brake fluid to clean. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to MA-10
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• 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
CAUTION:
• Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
• Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
Sliding Pin Bolts and Sliding Pin Boots
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ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY)
BRC-59
< SERVICE INFORMATION >[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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• After installation of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), refill the brake system with new brake
fluid. Refer to MA-10
. Then bleed the air from the system. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System" .
CAUTION:
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Adjust the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral
Position" .
• Calibrate the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
Calibration of Decel G Sensor" .