2011 INFINITI QX56 brake pads

BR-4
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000006228173
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precaution for Brake systemINFOID:0000000006222459
WARNING:
Clean any dust from the front brake and rear brake wi th a vacuum dust collector. Never blow with com-
pressed air.
 Brake fluid use refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Never reuse drained brake fluid.
 Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off
immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
 Always confirm the specified tightening torque when installing the brake pipes.
 After pressing the brake pedal more deeply or harder t han normal driving, such as air bleeding, check each
item of brake pedal. Adjust brake pedal if it is outside the standard value.
 Always clean with new brake fluid when cleaning the brake caliper and other components.
 Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil to clean. They may damage rubber parts and cause
improper operation.
 Always loosen the brake tube flar e nut with a flare nut wrench.
 Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque with a crow-
foot (A) and torque wrench (B).
 Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction is
detected, replace part with a new one.
 Always connect the battery terminals when moving the vehicle.
 Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the hydraulic booster assembly harness connector or the battery negative terminal
before performing the work.
 Check that no brake fluid leakage is present after replacing the
parts.
 Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
- Front brake pad: Refer to BR-16, "
BRAKE PAD : Inspection and Adjustment".
- Front disc rotor: Refer to BR-16, "
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment".
- Rear brake pad: refer to BR-18, "
BRAKE PAD : Inspection and Adjustment".
- Rear disc rotor: BR-18, "
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment".
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BR-6
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
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.
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BR-16
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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
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××
Shake ×××××
××
Shimmy, Judder ××××××× ××× ×
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BR-16
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
FRONT DISC BRAKE
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006222468
INSPECTION
Check the thickness of brake pad from the inspection hole (A) on
brake caliper assembly. Check use a scale if necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
 Burnish contact surfaces between pads according to the following procedure after refinishing or
replacing brake pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
 Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc
rotor are securely fitted.
 Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicl e within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : Inspec tion and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006222469
INSPECTION
Appearance
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace it if necessary. Refer to
FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation" (AWD).
Runout
1. Fix the disc rotor to the wheel hub and bearing assembly with wheel nuts (2 points at least).
2. Check the wheel bearing axial end play before the inspection. Refer to FA X - 7 , "
Inspection" (2WD), FAX-
16, "Inspection" (AWD).
3. Inspect the runout with a dial indicator to measure at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside the disc edge.
4. Find the installation position that has a minimum runout by shift-
ing the disc rotor-to-wheel hub and bearing assembly installation
position by one hole at a time if the runout exceeds the limit
value.
5. Refinish the disc rotor if the runout is outside the limit even after performing the above operation. [When refinishing, use the Pro-
Cut PEM On-Car brake Lathe (Tool No. 38-PFM90.5) or equiva-
lent.]
CAUTION:Wear thickness : Refer to
BR-47, "
Front Disc Brake".
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Runout : Refer to BR-47, "Front Disc Brake".
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FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-17
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 Check in advance that the thickness of the disc rotor is wear thickness + 0.3 mm (0.012 in) or
more.
 If the thickness is less than wear thickness + 0. 3 mm (0.012 in), replace the disc rotor. Refer to
FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation".
Thickness
Check the thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace
the disc rotor if the thickness is below the wear limit. Refer to FAX-8,
"Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installa-
tion" (4WD).
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
 Burnish contact surfaces between pads according to the following procedure after refinishing or
replacing brake pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
 Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc
rotor are securely fitted.
 Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicl e within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted. Wear thickness : Refer to
BR-47, "
Front Disc Brake".
Wear thickness : Refer to BR-47, "
Front Disc Brake".
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BR-18
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
REAR DISC BRAKE
REAR DISC BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006222470
INSPECTION
Check the thickness of brake pad from the inspection hole (A) on
brake caliper assembly. Check use a scale if necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
 Burnish contact surfaces between pads according to the following procedure after refinishing or
replacing brake pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
 Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc
rotor are securely fitted.
 Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicl e within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : Inspec tion and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006222471
INSPECTION
Appearance
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace it if necessary. Refer to
RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation".
Runout
1. Fix the disc rotor to the wheel hub and bearing assembly with wheel nuts (2 points at least).
2. Check the wheel bearing axial end play before the inspection. Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection".
3. Inspect the runout with a dial indicator to measure at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside the disc edge.
4. Find the installation position that has a minimum runout by shift-
ing the disc rotor-to-wheel hub and bearing assembly installation
position by one hole at a time if the runout exceeds the limit
value.
5. Refinish the disc rotor if the runout is outside the limit even after performing the above operation. [When refinishing, use the Pro-
Cut PEM On-Car brake Lathe (Tool No. 38-PFM90.5) or equiva-
lent.]
CAUTION:
 Check in advance that the thickn ess of the disc rotor is wear thickness + 0.3 mm (0.012 in) or
more. Wear thickness : Refer to
BR-47, "
Rear Disc Brake".
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Runout : Refer to BR-47, "Rear Disc Brake".
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REAR DISC BRAKEBR-19
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 If the thickness is less than wear thickness + 0. 3 mm (0.012 in), replace the disc rotor. Refer to
RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation".
Thickness
Check the thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace
the disc rotor if the thickness is below the wear limit. Refer to RAX-7,
"Removal and Installation".
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
 Burnish contact surfaces between pads according to the following procedure after refinishing or
replacing brake pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
 Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc
rotor are securely fitted.
 Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicl e within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted. Wear thickness : Refer to
BR-47, "
Rear Disc Brake".
Wear thickness : Refer to BR-47, "
Rear Disc Brake".
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BR-34
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT DISC BRAKE
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006222488
BRAKE PAD : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006222489
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Clean any dust from the brake caliper assembly and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector. Never
blow with compressed air.
CAUTION:
 Never depress the brake pedal while removing th e brake pads because the piston may pop out.
 If the brake fluid or grease adheres to the brake calip er assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend the cylinder body with suitable wire so that the brake hose will not stretch.
4. Remove the pad return springs (1). Then remove brake pads, shims and shim covers.
CAUTION:
1. Outer shim cover 2. Outer shim 3. Outer pad
4. Torque member 5. Pad retainer 6. Pad return spring
7. Inner pad (with pad wear sensor) 8. Inner shim 9. Inner shim cover
10. Cylinder body
: Apply MOLYKOTE
® AS880N or silicone-based grease.
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-35
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
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 Never deform the pad retainer when removing the pad retainers (2) from the torque member (1).
 Never damage the piston boot.
 Never drop the brake pads, shims and shim covers.
 Remember each position of the removed brake pads.
5. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to BR-36, "
BRAKE PAD
: Inspection".
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Clean any dust from the brake caliper assembly an d brake pads with a vacuum dust collector. Never
blow with compressed air.
CAUTION:
 Never depress the brake pedal while removing th e brake pads because the piston may pop out.
 If the brake fluid or grease adheres to the brake cal iper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
1. Install the torque member if the pad retainers has been removed. CAUTION:
 Securely assemble the pad retainers (1) so that it will notbe lifted up from the torque member (2).
 Never deform the pad retainers.
2. Apply MOLYKOTE
® AS880N or silicone-based grease mating
faces (A and B) between the brake pad, shim and shim cover,
and install shim and shim cover to the brake pad.
CAUTION:
Always replace the shims and shim covers when replacing
the brake pad.
3. Install the brake pads to the torque member.
4. Install pad return springs (1). CAUTION:
Correctly insert the pad return spring into the pad return
spring hole on the brake pad.
5. Install cylinder body to torque member. CAUTION:
 Never damage the piston boot.
 When replacing brake pad with new one, check a brakefluid level in the reservoir tank because brake fluid
returns to reservoir tank when pressing piston in.
NOTE:
Use a disc brake piston tool to easily press piston.
6. Install lower sliding bolt and tighter it to the specified torque.
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