2008 INFINITI QX56 brake

BR-4
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of a ll control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Brake SystemINFOID:0000000001604475
• Always use recommended brake fluid. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants".
• 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-35, "
Brake Burnishing
Procedure".
WARNING:
• Clean brake pads and shoes wi th a waste cloth, then wipe
with a dust collector.
SBR686C
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PREPARATIONBR-5
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000004894478
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000004894479
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
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(J-46532)
Brake and clutch pedal height measure-
ment tool Measuring brake pedal height
38-PFM90.5
(—)
Pro-Cut PFM90 On-Car Brake Lathe Turning rotors
LFIA0227E
ALFIA0092ZZ
Tool name
Description
1. Flare nut crowfoot
2. Torque wrench Removing and installing each brake pip-
ing.
a: 10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
Power tool Removing nuts, bolts and screws.
S-NT360
PBIC0190E
PBIC0191E
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FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-7
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BASIC INSPECTION
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : InspectionINFOID:0000000004894482
PA D W E A R
Check pad thickness from the inspection holes on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : InspectionINFOID:0000000004894483
VISUAL
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace as necessary.
RUNOUT
1. Attach disc rotor to wheel hub using wheel nuts (at two or more positions).
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge placed at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside the disc edge.
NOTE:
Before measuring, make sure that wheel bearing axial end play
is within the specification. Refer to FA X - 6 , "
On-Vehicle Inspec-
tion and Service".
3. When runout exceeds limit value, displace mounting positions of disc rotor by one hole. And then find a position of the minimum value for runout.
4. If runout is outside the specified value after performing the above operation, turn disc rotor using Tool.
THICKNESS
Standard thickness : Refer to BR-46, "Front Disc
Brake".
Repair limit thickness : Refer to BR-46, "
Front Disc
Brake".
WFIA0522E
Runout limit : Refer to BR-46, "Front Disc
Brake".
(with it attached to the vehicle)
Tool number : 38-PFM90.5 ( — )
BRA0580D
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BR-8
< BASIC INSPECTION >
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Check thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace disc
rotor if thickness is less than the wear limit.Standard thickness : Refer to BR-46, "
Front
Disc Brake".
Repair limit thickness : Refer to BR-46, "
Front
Disc Brake".
Thickness variation
(Measured at 8 positions) : Refer to
BR-46, "
Front
Disc Brake".
SBR020B
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REAR DISC BRAKEBR-9
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REAR DISC BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : InspectionINFOID:0000000004894484
PA D W E A R
Check pad thickness from the inspection holes on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : InspectionINFOID:0000000004894485
VISUAL
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace as necessary.
RUNOUT
1. Attach disc rotor to wheel hub using wheel nuts (at two or more positions).
2. Inspect runout using dial gauge placed at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside disc edge.
NOTE:
Before measuring, make sure that wheel bearing axial end play
is within the specification. Refer to RAX-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspec-
tion and Service".
3. When runout exceeds limit value, displace mounting positions of disc rotor by one hole. And then find a position of the minimum value for runout.
4. If runout is outside the specified value after performing the above operation, turn disc rotor using Tool.
THICKNESS
Check the thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace
disc rotor if the thickness is less than the wear limit. Standard thickness : Refer to
BR-46, "
Rear Disc
Brake".
Repair limit thickness : Refer to BR-46, "
Rear Disc
Brake".
BRA0010D
Runout limit : Refer to BR-46, "Rear Disc Brake".
(With it attached to the vehicle)
Tool number : 38-PFM90.5 ( — )
BRA0697D
Standard thickness : Refer to BR-46, "Rear
Disc Brake".
Repair limit thickness : Refer to BR-46, "
Rear
Disc Brake".
Thickness variation
(Measured at 8 positions) : Refer to
BR-46, "
Rear
Disc Brake".
SFIA2284E
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BR-10
< BASIC INSPECTION >
BRAKE BOOSTER
BRAKE BOOSTER
InspectionINFOID:0000000004894486
OPERATION
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
• Run engine at idle for approximately 1 minute, and stop it afterapplying vacuum to booster. Depress brake pedal normally to
change vacuum to atmospheric pressure. Make sure that distance
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
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VACUUM LINESBR-11
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VACUUM LINES
InspectionINFOID:0000000004894487
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check for improper assembly, damage and de terioration. Replace as necessary.
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION
Airtightness Inspection
Use a suitable vacuum pump to check. Connect to brake booster
side of check valve.
Check valve specification : Refer to BR-46, "
Check
Va l v e".
LFIA0217E
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BR-12
< BASIC INSPECTION >
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
On Board InspectionINFOID:0000000004894488
LEAK INSPECTION
Check for leaks at master cylinder to brake booster attachment point, reservoir tank, and brake tube connec-
tions.
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