2008 INFINITI FX35 Brake

PREPARATIONBR-3
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001327605
Tool name Description
1.Flare nut crowfoot a: 10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
2.Torque wrench Installing each brake piping
Pin punch
Tip diameter: 4 mm (0.16 in) dia. Removing and installing reservoir tank
pin
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
S-NT360
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BR-4
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001327606
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the sy mptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
BR-18
,
BR-24
BR-18
, BR-24
BR-18
, BR-24—
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BR-20, BR-26—
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BR-20, BR-26—
NVH in PR section
NVH in FFD an d RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX and RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKE Noise
××× ×× ×××
××
Shake ×××××
××
Shimmy, Judder ××××××× ××× ×
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BRAKE PEDALBR-5
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BRAKE PEDAL
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001327607
Play and clearance between brake pedal and floor panel with pedal depressed
1. Check brake pedal height from dash lower panel.
2. Adjust height referring to the following specifications.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) by rotating it counterclockwise by 45 °.
2. Loosen lock nut (A) on input rod, then rotate input rod to set pedal to the specified height, and tighten lock nut (A). Refer to
BR-14, "
Component".
CAUTION:
Make sure the threaded end of input rod stays inside clevis.
3. With pedal pulled and held by hand, press stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) until its threaded end con-
tacts stopper rubber.
4. With the threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) contacting stopper rubber, rotate switch
clockwise by 45 ° to secure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the clearance “C” between stopper rubber
and threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (or brake switch) is within the standard.
5. Check pedal play. CAUTION:
Make sure that stop lamps go off when pedal is released.
6. Start engine to check brake pedal depressed height.
H Brake pedal height (from dash low-
er panel top surface) 161.5
− 171.5 mm (6.358 − 6.752 in)
D Depressed pedal height [under a
force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with
engine running] More than 95 mm (3.74 in)
C Clearance between stopper rubber
and the threaded end of stop lamp
switch and ASCD cancel switch (or
brake switch) 0.74
− 1.96 mm (0.0291 −0.0772 in)
A Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)
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BR-6
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BRAKE PEDAL
Component
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327609
REMOVAL
1. Remove front kicking plate (driver side). Refer to EI-38, "Component Parts Location".
2. Remove dash side finisher (driver side). Refer to EI-38, "
Component Parts Location".
3. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). Refer to IP-10
.
4. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel s witch (or brake switch) from pedal assembly.
6. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from brake booster clevis.
7. Remove mounting nuts and bolt from bracket, and remove brake pedal assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Clevis pin 2. Snap pin 3. Brake pedal assembly
4. Stopper rubber 5. Pedal pad 6. ASCD cancel switch (Models with
ASCD)
Brake switch (Models with ICC)
7. Stop lamp switch 8. Clip
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BRAKE PEDALBR-7
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 Make sure the rivets in the upper part of brake pedal are not deformed.
 Make sure that joint length “L” of sub-bracket and sliding plate is
5.5 mm (0.217 in) or more.
 Replace brake pedal assembly if any non-standard condition is detected.
 Check clevis pin and plastic stopper for damage and deformation. Replace clevis pin if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation in the reverse order of removal.
 After installing brake pedal assembly to the vehicle, adjust brake pedal height. Refer to BR-5, "
Inspection
and Adjustment".
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BR-8
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BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
On-Board InspectionINFOID:0000000001327610
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 leakage.
 If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leakage.
 Release parking brake pedal and see if brake warning lamp goes off. If not, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Drain and RefillINFOID:0000000001327611
CAUTION:
 Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
 Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
 Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted surfaces of bo dy, immediately wipe it off and them wash it away with water
immediately.
 Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actua tor and electric unit (control unit) or battery
negative terminal.
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 bl eed 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.
5. Bleed Air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System".
Bleeding Brake SystemINFOID:0000000001327612
CAUTION:
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BRAKE FLUIDBR-9
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 Carefully monitor brake fluid level in reservoir tank during bleeding operation.
 Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. Make sure it is at least half
way at all times while bleeding air out of system.
 Place a container under master cylinder not to spill brake fluid.
 Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) or battery negative terminal.
 Bleed air in the following order. Right rear brake → Left front
brake → Left rear brake → Right front brake
1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open bleed valve to release air.
4. Close bleed valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2, through 5, until clear brake fluid comes out of bleed valve.
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BR-10
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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
Hydraulic CircuitINFOID:0000000001327613
CAUTION:
 All brake hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
 Make sure there is no interference with other part s when turning steering both clockwise and coun-
terclockwise.
 The brake tubes and hoses is an important safety pa rt. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disas-
semble the parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.
 Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted surfaces of bo dy, immediately wipe it off and them wash it away with water
immediately.
 Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
 When removing components, cover br ake line connections so that no dirt, no dust, or other foreign
matter gets in.
 Refill with new brake fluid “ DOT 3 ”.
 Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Fr ont Brake Tube and Brake HoseINFOID:0000000001327614
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 union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper assembly, and them tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible. Secure them it to bracket with lock
plate.
3. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System".
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