2009 NISSAN GT-R brake pads replacement

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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeA chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.Light reminder chimeA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.Parking brake reminder chimeA chime will sound if the vehicle speed is above
4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking brake applied.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After the wear of the brake pad is
increased, the sound will be heard all the timeeven if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.2-30
Instruments and controls
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-3
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-7
Removing the cowl top cover ............................ 8-8
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......................... 8-11
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-11
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ............................... 8-12
Changing engine oil and filter .......................... 8-12
Transmission oil ............................................... 8-13
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-15
Battery .......................................................... 8-15
Precautions ................................................ 8-15
Fluid level check .......................................... 8-16
Jump starting .............................................. 8-17 Drive belts
...................................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-18
Air cleaner ...................................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-19
Cleaning .................................................... 8-19
Replacing the wiper blades ............................ 8-20
Brakes ........................................................... 8-20
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear indicators .............................. 8-20
High performance brake system ....................... 8-21
Replacing the brake pads .............................. 8-21
Fuses ............................................................ 8-22
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-23
Intelligent Key battery replacement ....................... 8-23
Lights ............................................................ 8-26
Headlights .................................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-29
Tire and loading information label ..................... 8-31
Checking the tire pressure ............................. 8-32
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
REPLACING THE WIPER BLADESReplace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.
2. Push the release tab
*A
, and then move the
wiper blade down the wiper arm
*1
while
pushing the release tab to remove.
3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds.
4. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
NOTICE
.After wiper blade replacement, re-
turn the wiper arm to its original
position; otherwise it may be da-
maged when the hood is opened.
. Make sure the wiper blades contact
the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for
a brake system check if the brake pedal
height does not return to normal.BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORSThe disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound when the vehicle
is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed. After
the wear of brake pad is increased, the sound
will be heard all the time even if the brake pedal
is not depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is
heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself
BRAKES
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Model "R35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 5/ 20
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide” for mainte-
nance intervals.HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYS-
TEMThis vehicle is equipped with high performance
brake pads that provide appropriate braking
force in a broad range of driving environments.
Due to the material used for the brake pads, the
road wheels may become more easily covered
by brake dust, however this does not indicate
that there is a malfunction.
Frequent hard braking may cause scorching of
the brake pads. This will require the brake pads
to be replaced, even if the wear limit has not
been reached. Have the brake pads and disc
rotors inspected at the regular vehicle inspec-
tions.
For more details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
REPLACING THE BRAKE PADSTo ensure maximum performance, the brake
pads and disc rotors must be replaced as a set.
Never replace or use only the brake pads on
their own. When replacement is required, we
recommend seeing a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer for servicing.NOTE:. This vehicle is equipped with a high
performance braking system and in-
cludes cross-drilled floating rotors and
radial-mounted six-piston monoblock
calipers. This helps to achieve excellent
stopping performance and fade-resis-
tance. Replace all four sets of brake
pads and disc rotors at the same time
to maintain maximum brake perfor-
mance.
. To maintain steady braking perfor-
mance in both extremely high and low
temperatures, the gap between the
brake pad and caliper is larger than
normal and large-size brake pads are
used. When driving over a bump, a light
rattling sound may be heard from the
brake pad. This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction. .
When the brake disc rotor undergoes
thermal expansion, a rumbling noise
may be heard from the engaging por-
tion of the wheel and the brake disc
rotor. This does not indicate that there
is a malfunction. The noise will cease
when the temperature decreases.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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10 Index
A
Additional maintenance items ................... GTR-6
Air cleaner .......................................... 8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ......................... 9-5
All-season tires ................................... GTR-5
All-Wheel Drive .................................... 5-34
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ........ 5-7
Aluminum alloy wheels .............................. 7-3
Anti-freeze .......................................... 5-42
Anti-lock Braking System ......................... 5-39
Anti-lock Braking System warning ................ 2-34
Audible reminders ................................. 2-30
Automatic Automatic door lock system .................... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed ............ 2-15
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
AWD clutch high temperature warning .......... 2-35
AWD system characteristics ...................... 5-35
AWD system warning ............................. 2-36
AWD warning light ................................ 5-34
B
Battery ....................................... 5-42, 8-15
Intelligent Key battery discharge .............. 5-10
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator . . . 2-42
Intelligent Key battery replacement ........... 8-23
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-11
Body repair ....................................... GTR-5 Booster seat installation
........................... 1-29
Booster seats ...................................... 1-27
Brake Brake assist .................................... 5-39
Brake dust .................................... GTR-9
Brake fluid ............................. GTR-3, 8-14
Brake pad and disc rotor .................... GTR-3
Brake pad wear indicators .................... 8-20
Brake system ................................... 5-38
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
High performance brake system .............. 8-21
Inspection and adjustments of tires,
suspension and brakes ...................... GTR-6
Low brake fluid warning ....................... 2-34
Parking brake .................................. 5-27
Parking brake break-in ......................... 5-39
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-34
Replacing the brake pads ..................... 8-21
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-20
Braking precautions ............................... 5-38
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Changing Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter ................. 8-12
Changing wheels and tires .................... 8-37
Checking Checking bulbs ................................ 2-23
Checking engine coolant level ................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-12 Checking the tire pressure
.................... 8-32
Child restraint installation using LATCH. ......... 1-17
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ................................................. 1-21
Child restraints ..................................... 1-13
Child safety ........................................... 1-7
Chrome parts ........................................ 7-3
Cleaning ............................................ 8-19
Cleaning exterior ..................................... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................................... 7-4
Clearing the programmed information ............ 2-63
Closing the fuel-filler door ........................ 3-24
Closing the hood .................................. 3-18
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-56
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-42
Console box ........................................ 2-56
Cool down ........................................ GTR-7
Coolant Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11
Checking engine coolant level ................ 8-11
Coolant mixture ratio ......................... GTR-7
Draining of coolant water ..................... 5-42
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Replenishing coolant ........................ GTR-6
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-5
Cruise control ............................... 2-14, 5-28
Cruise control operations ......................... 5-29
Cruise control system warning .................... 2-37
Cup holders ........................................ 2-53
Current fuel consumption ......................... 2-14
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Refueling precautions....................... GTR-7
Pregnant women ..................................... 1-9
Programming HomeLink
®.......................... 2-60
Programming HomeLink®for Canadian
customers .......................................... 2-62
Programming trouble-diagnosis ................... 2-62
Push starting ......................................... 6-6
Push-button ignition switch ......................... 5-8
“PUSH” warning ................................... 2-40
R
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance test ...... 9-16
Rear window defroster switch .................... 2-46
Refueling precautions ........................... GTR-7
Refueling stops before the tank is full .......... GTR-7
Remote keyless entry functions ................... 3-12
Removing spots ...................................... 7-3
Removing the cowl top cover ....................... 8-8
Repair and replacement procedure .............. 1-44
Replacing spark plugs ............................. 8-18
Replacing the brake pads ......................... 8-21
Replacing the wiper blades ....................... 8-20
Replenishing coolant ............................ GTR-6
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-16
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
®button ..... 2-63
Run-flat tire warning ............................... 2-36
Run-flat tires ......................................... 6-2
S
Safety All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions .... 5-7
Child safety ....................................... 1-7 Reporting safety defects
...................... 9-16
Scheduled maintenance ............................. 8-2
Seat Booster seat installation ....................... 1-29
Booster seats .................................. 1-27
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ............................................. 1-21
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact supplemental air bag system . . . 1-40
Front seats ....................................... 1-2
Heated seats ................................... 2-51
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System .......... 1-36
Precautions on booster seats ................. 1-27
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-5
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-12
Seat belts .................................. 1-5, 7-5
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-42
Seats .............................................. 1-2
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ....... 1-9
Seat belt Child restraint installation using the seat
belts ............................................. 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ................. 1-5
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-12
Seat belts .................................. 1-5, 7-5
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-42
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ....... 1-9
Security systems ................................... 2-42
Self-adjusting brakes .............................. 8-20
Setting (drive computer) .......................... 2-17
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode ......... 3-13
Shift “P” warning ................................... 2-40 Shift lever position warning
....................... 2-32
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-18
Special winter equipment ......................... 5-42
Specifications ........................................ 9-6
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-11
Jump starting .............................. 6-3, 8-17
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ..................................... 6-6
Starting the engine ............................ 5-11
Steering Power steering ................................. 5-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-13
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator ........................................ 2-41
Steering wheel ................................. 3-25
Steering-wheel-mounted controls ............ 5-29
Tilt/telescopic steering column ............... 3-25
Storage ............................................. 2-53
Summer tires ..................................... GTR-5
Sun visors .......................................... 3-26
Sunglasses holder ................................. 2-54
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning light .............. 1-43
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-31
Switch Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-50
Headlight and turn signal switch ............. 2-47
Headlight switch ............................... 2-48
How to switch the modes ..................... 5-22
Ignition switch operation ........................ 5-8
Ignition switch positions ......................... 5-9
Interior light control switch .................... 2-59
10-5
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