2011 INFINITI QX56 brake

PREPARATIONBR-5
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006222460
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
Pin punch
a: 4 mm (0.16 in) Removing and installing reservoir tank
Brake caliper wrench Return the piston
PBIC0190E
NT410
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BR-6
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006222461
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
BR-16
,
BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-36
, BR-42
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
BR-16
, BR-18
NVH in PB section
NVH in DLN section
NHV in DLN section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX, RAX section
NVH in ST 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-7
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BRAKE PEDAL
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006222462
INSPECTION
Brake Pedal Height
Check the brake pedal height (H1) between the dash lower panel (1)
and the brake pedal upper surface.
CAUTION:
Perform it with the floor trim removed.
Stop Lamp Switch and Brake Switch
Check the clearance (C) between the brake pedal bracket (1) and
the stop lamp switch and brake switch (2) threaded end.
CAUTION:
The stop lamp must turn off when the brake pedal is released.
NOTE:
Pull the brake pedal pad to make the clearance between the stop
lamp switch and brake switch threaded end and the brake pedal
bracket.
Brake Pedal Play
Press the brake pedal. Check the brake pedal play (A) (stroke until
fluid pressure occurs).
Depressed Brake Pedal Height
Check the height between the dash lower panel (1) and the top face
of the brake pedal (H
2) when depressing the brake pedal with a force
of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) while the engine is running.
CAUTION:
Perform it with the floor trim removed.
ADJUSTMENT
H1: Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
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C : Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
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A : Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
JPFIA0277ZZ
H2: Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
JPFIA0068ZZ
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BR-8
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BRAKE PEDAL
Brake Pedal Height
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch harness c onnector and the brake switch harness connector.
3. Loosen the stop lamp switch and brake switch by turning it 45 ° counterclockwise.
4. Loosen the input rod lock nut (1).
5. Rotate the input rod (2), and adjust the brake pedal to the speci- fied height.
CAUTION:
 Perform it with the floor trim removed.
 The threaded end of the in put rod must project to the
inner side of the clevis (3).
6. Tighten the lock nut. Refer to BR-28, "
Exploded View".
7. Adjust the clearance between the brake pedal bracket and the stop lamp switch and brake switch threaded end after adjusting
the brake pedal height.
Stop Lamp Switch and Brake Switch
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch harness c onnector and the brake switch harness connector.
3. Loosen the stop lamp switch and brake switch by turning it 45 ° counterclockwise.
4. Press-fit the stop lamp switch and brake switch (2) until the stop
lamp switch and brake switch hits the brake pedal bracket (1)
45 ° clockwise while pulling the brake pedal pad slightly.
CAUTION:
 The clearance (C) between the brake pedal bracket and
stop lamp switch and brake switch threaded end and
must be the specified value.
 The stop lamp must turn off when the brake pedal is released.
Brake Pedal Play
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch harness c onnector and the brake switch harness connector.
3. Loosen the stop lamp switch and brake switch by turning it 45 ° counterclockwise.
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H1: Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
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C : Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
JPFIA0674ZZ
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BRAKE PEDALBR-9
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4. Press-fit the stop lamp switch and brake switch (2) until the stop
lamp switch and brake switch hits the brake pedal bracket (1)
45 ° clockwise while pulling the brake pedal pad slightly.
CAUTION:
 The clearance (C) between the brake pedal bracket and stop lamp switch and brake switch threaded end and
must be the specified value.
 The stop lamp must turn off when the brake pedal is released.
Depressed Brake Pedal Height
1. Perform the air bleeding. Refer to BR-11, "Bleeding Brake System".
2. Check the height between the dash lower panel (1) and the top face of the brake pedal (H
2) when depressing the brake pedal
with a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) while the engine is running.
CAUTION:
Perform it with the floor trim removed.
3. Adjust the brake pedal play after adjusting the brake pedal height, clearance between the brake pedal bracket and the stop
lamp switch and brake switch threaded end.C : Refer to
BR-47, "
Brake Pedal".
JPFIA0674ZZ
H2: Refer to BR-47, "Brake Pedal".
JPFIA0068ZZ
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BR-10
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BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
InspectionINFOID:0000000006222463
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
 Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range (MAX – MIN lines).
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the ignition switch an d depress the brake pedal 20 times or more to check brake fluid level.
NOTE:
Since brake fluid is in the accumulator in pressurized condition, the reservoir tank brake fluid level should be
lower than the MAX line.
 Visually check for any brake fluid leakage around the reservoir tank.
 Check the brake system for any leakage if the fl uid level is extremely low (lower than MIN).
 Check the brake system for fluid leakage if the warn ing lamp remains illuminated even after the parking
brake is released.
 Check the reservoir tank for the mixing of foreign matter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid.
BRAKE LINE
1. Check brake line (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
2. Depress the brake pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) and hold down the pedal for approx. 5 seconds with the engine
running. Check for any fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Retighten the applicable conn ection to the specified torque
and repair any abnormal (damag ed, worn or deformed) part
if any brake fluid leakage is present.
DrainingINFOID:0000000006222464
FRONT BRAKE
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat-
tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleed valve.
3. Depress the brake pedal and loosen the bleeder valve.
4. Depress the brake pedal several time gradually discharge brake fluid.
REAR BRAKE
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat- tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleed valve.
3. Depress the brake pedal and loosen the bleeder valve to gradually discharge brake fluid.
SBR389C
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BRAKE FLUIDBR-11
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NOTE:
Since brake fluid is conveyed by the motor, the brake pedal is not necessarily depressed.
RefillingINFOID:0000000006222465
FRONT BRAKE
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat-
tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
 Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the refilling.
1. Check that there is no foreign material in t he reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
CAUTION:
 Never reuse drained brake fluid.
 Never allow oils other than brake fl uid to enter the reservoir tank.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleed valve.
4. Depress the brake pedal and loosen the bleeder valve.
5. Depress the brake pedal several times until the re filled brake fluid is discharged and tighten the air
bleeder to the specified torque with the brake pedal depressed. Refer to BR-36, "
BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
6. Perform the air bleeding. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System".
REAR BRAKE
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat-
tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
 Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the refilling.
1. Check that there is no foreign material in t he reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
CAUTION:
 Never reuse drained brake fluid.
 Never allow oils other than brake fl uid to enter the reservoir tank.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleed valve.
4. Depress the brake pedal and loosen the bleeder valve.
5. Depress the brake pedal several times until the re filled brake fluid is discharged and tighten the air
bleeder to the specified torque with the brake pedal depressed. Refer to BR-42, "
BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
NOTE:
Since brake fluid is conveyed by the motor, the brake pedal is not necessarily depressed.
6. Perform the air bleeding. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System".
Bleeding Brake SystemINFOID:0000000006222466
CAUTION:
 Bleed air in the following order: motor/accumulator assembly → front right brake → front left brake
→ rear left brake → and rear right brake.
 The VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and br ake warning lamp turn ON and DTC “C118E” may
be detected in self-diagnosis result for “ABS” with CONSULT-III when the brake pedal is excessively
operated, such as air bleeding. This is not a system malfunction because this occurs due to the tem-
porary decrease in accumulator fl uid pressure. The system returns to normal condition when the
accumulator fluid pressure reaches the specified pressu re with the ignition switch ON and the VDC
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BR-12
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BRAKE FLUID
warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, and brake warning lamp turn OFF. After these steps, erase self-
diagnosis results for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
- DTC other than “C118E” is detected: Refer to BRC-51, "
DTC Index".
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is ON, the brake warning la mp may turns ON even when the parking brake pedal is
released with the brake fluid within the specified level. This indicates the decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure.
MOTOR/ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat-
tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
 Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
 Bleed air in the following order: motor/accumulator assembly → front right brake → front left brake
→ rear left brake → and rear right brake.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more.
3. Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid. CAUTION:
 Never reuse drained brake fluid.
 Never allow oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON. NOTE:
The motor is activated and automatically stops.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more. NOTE:
The pressure loss in the accumulator results in a large brake pedal stroke. In addition to this, the brake
pedal depression becomes lighter in initial stage.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for 5 times.
8. Turn the ignition switch ON to check that the time between motor activation and automatic stop is less
than 18 seconds. If the time is 18 seconds or more, repeat from Step 4 to 8.
FRONT BRAKE
CAUTION:
 If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it
off immediately and wash with wate r if it gets on a painted surface.
 Never operate the brake pedal with the reservoir cap removed. Failure to do this may cause the scat- tering of brake fluid.
 Never operate the brake pedal excessively during the work procedure.
 Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
 Bleed air in the following order: motor/accumulator assembly → front right brake → front left brake
→ rear left brake → and rear right brake.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more. NOTE:
The pressure loss in the accumulator results in a large brake pedal stroke. In addition to this, the brake
pedal depression becomes lighter in initial stage.
3. Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid. CAUTION:
 Never reuse drained brake fluid.
 Never allow oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON.
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