2015 NISSAN GT-R brake

8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
the belt is in poor condition or loose, ha\fe it
replaced or adjusted by a \bT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
2. Ha\fe the belts checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in your NISSAN
Ser\fice and Maintenance \buide.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition
switch are off and that the parking
brake is engaged securely.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
If replacement is required, see a \bT-R certified
NISSAN dealer for ser\ficing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the con\fentional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in NISSAN
Ser\fice and Maintenance \buide, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
SPARK PLUGS

Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle*A.
This �fay cause i�fproper windshield washer
operation. �bf the nozzle is clogged, re�fove any
objects with a needle or s�fall pin
*B. Be
careful not to da�fage the nozzle. �bf the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a GT-R certified N�bSSAN
dealer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every ti�fe 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 WARNING
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replace�fent, it
will �fake a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in �fotion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After �fore wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.
Under so�fe driving or cli�fate conditions,occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
�fay be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to �foderate stops is nor�fal and does not
affect the function or perfor�fance of the brake
syste�f.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional infor�fation, see the
�faintenance log section of your N�bSSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide for �fainte-
nance intervals.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYS-
TEM
This vehicle is equipped with high perfor�fance
brake pads that provide appropriate braking
force in a broad range of driving environ�fents.
Due to the �faterial used for the brake pads, the
road wheels �fay beco�fe �fore easily covered
by brake dust, however this does not indicate
that there is a �falfunction.
The GT-R brake pads use �faterial that contains
a lot of iron to �faintain steady braking perfor-
�fance even in high and low te�fperatures.
However, if the brake syste�f is wet and the
parking brake is applied for a long ti�fe, the iron
in this �faterial �fay get rusty and the brake pad
and disc rotor �fay be fixed together. This �fay
cause noise and vibration while driving. Before
parking the vehicle, dry the brake by driving on a
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-23
BRAKES

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
dry road, especially after was�fing t�fe ve�ficle or
driving in rain�b Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer if t�fe noise and vibration continue�b
Frequent �fard braking may cause scorc�fing of
t�fe brake pads�b T�fis will require t�fe brake pads
to be replaced, even if t�fe wear limit �fas not
been reac�fed�b Have t�fe brake pads and disc
rotors inspected at t�fe regular ve�ficle inspec-
tions�b
For more details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer�b
REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS
NISSAN generally recommends to replace all
four sets of brake pads and disc rotors at t�fe
same time to maintain maximum brake perfor-
mance�b
However, replacing only t�fe brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four w�feels or only front
w�feels depending on t�fe conditions) �b A GT-R
certified tec�fnician must inspect t�fe ve�ficle and
determine t�fat only t�fe brake pads need to be
replaced�b In t�fis case, replacing all brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary�b
Note t�fat t�fe replacement of brake pads and t�fe
disc rotors as a set on all four w�feels s�fould be
performed w�fen a GT-R certified tec�fnician
determines t�fat t�fis is t�fe correct repair�bIf t�fe inside of t�fe disc rotors are cold during t�fe
winter and t�fe surface becomes �fot due to a
�feavy force being applied repeatedly to t�fe
brakes, cracks may occur near t�fe coolant �fole
on t�fe surface of t�fe disc rotor�b Cracks may also
occur due to a �feavy force being repeatedly
applied to t�fe brakes during �fig�f performance
driving�b In t�fese cases it may be necessary to
replace t�fe disc rotors or brake pads depending
on t�fe condition of t�fe crack�b Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement�b
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
c�feck for an open fuse�b
1�b Be sure t�fe ignition switc�f is pus�fed to t�fe OFF or LOCK position and t�fe �feadlig�ft
switc�f is turned to OFF�b
FUSES

which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics, affect the VDC system and/or
cause interference with the brake
discs. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or
early brake pad wear. (
“Wheels
and tires” page 9-9)
. When a wheel is replaced, tire
pressure will not be indicated, the
TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash
for approximately 1 minute and
remain on after the 1 minute. Con-
tact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible for tire replace-
ment and/or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning. .
Never use retread tires.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
. Always use tires of the specified
type, size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted, radial or run-flat) , and
tread pattern on all four wheels.
Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between
tires on the front and rear axles
which will cause excessive tire wear
and may damage the transmission,
transfer case and differential gears.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life�f Even with regular use, wheels can
get �but �bf balance�f Theref�bre, they sh�buld be
balanced as required�f
Wheel balance service sh�buld be perf�brmed
with the wheels �bff the vehicle�f Spin balancing
the rear wheels �bn the vehicle c�buld lead t�b
mechanical damage�f
F�br additi�bnal inf�brmati�bn regarding tires, refer t�b “Imp�brtant Tire Safety Inf�brmati�bn” (US) �br
“Tire Safety Inf�brmati�bn” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Inf�brmati�bn B�b�bklet�f
Care of wheels
(“Cleaning exteri�br” page 7-2)
JACKING VEHICLE AND REMOVING
WHEELS
WARNING
.
Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmis-
sion is shifted into the
&Pposition.
. Never change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
. Never change tires if oncoming
traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait
for professional road assistance.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-43

5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove thewheel.
NOTE:
When putting a wheel on the ground,
put it down with the outer side of the
wheel facing up to prevent scratching
of the wheel surface.6. Clean an\f mud or dirt from the surface\between the \brake disc rotor
*1and wheel
*2.
7. Tighten the wheel nuts \b\f hand \b\f turningthem clockwise until the tapered part
*Aof
each nut lightl\f contacts the seat part
*Bof
the wheel hole.
When replacing a front wheel, make sure the
hole in the wheel is aligned with the pin on
the \brake disc rotor.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-47

Brake fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the in�ftruction�f
in the “8. �baintenance and do-it-your�felf” �fection..
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II
. Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid R35 Special II i�f the factory fill brake
fluid. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) unit and other related part�f
were �fpecially de�figned for thi�f brake fluid and NISSAN cannot en�fure
the be�ft performance and proper operation of the vehicle if other brake
fluid i�f u�fed.
�bulti-purpo�fe grea�fe —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium �foap ba�fe)
Air conditioning �fy�ftem refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, �fee the following �fection. (
“Air
conditioner �fpecification label” page 9-13)
Air conditioning �fy�ftem lubricant�f —— — NISSAN UV Luminou�f Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window wa�fher fluid —— —Genuine NISSAN Wind�fhield Wa�fher Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3

10 Index
A
Active noise control..................�G..................�G................ 5-54
Additional maintenance items..................�G.......... G�fR-12
Air cleaner..................�G..................�G..................�G............... �b-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label..................�G.. 9-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations..................�G..................�G..... 9-7
Air fresheners..................�G..................�G............................. 7-7
All-season tires..................�G..................�G..................�G G�fR-11
All-Wheel Drive..................�G..................�G..................�G...... 5-41
All-Wheel Drive driving safety precautions ............ 5-9
Anti-freeze..................�G..................�G..................�G............... 5-52
Anti-lock Braking System..................�G..................�G...... 5-49
Anti-lock Braking System warning..................�G........ 2-37
Audible reminders..................�G..................�G................... 2-32
Automatic
Automatic door lock system..................�G............... 3-5
Average fuel consumption and speed..................�G. 2-16
Avoiding body damage..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-11
Avoiding collision and rollover..................�G................. 5-7
AWD clutch high temperature warning................. 2-3�b
AWD system characteristics..................�G..................�G 5-44
AWD system warning ..................�G..................�G............ 2-39
AWD warning light ..................�G..................�G................. 5-41
B
Battery ..................�G..................�G............................ 5-52, �b-17
Intelligent Key battery discharge..................�G.... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator..... 2-45 Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. �b-27
Before starting the engine..................�G..................�G.... 5-13
Body repair ..................�G..................�G......................... G�fR-12
Booster seats..................�G..................�G........................... 1-31
Brake Brake assist..................�G..................�G.....................�G.. 5-49
Brake fluid..................�G..................�G........... G�fR-4, �b-15
Brake pad wear warning..................�G..................�G �b-23
Brake system..................�G..................�G..................�G... 5-4�b
Brakes..................�G..................�G...............................�G.. �b-23
High performance brake system ..................�G.... �b-23
Low brake fluid warning ..................�G..................�G. 2-37
Parking brake ..................�G..................�G.................... 5-33
Parking brake break-in...............�G..................�G....... 5-4�b
Parking brake release warning ..................�G....... 2-36
Replacing the brake pads..................�G................ �b-24
Self-adjusting brakes ..................�G..................�G...... �b-23
Brake dust..................�G..................�G..................�G......... G�fR-26
Brake pad..................�G..................�G.....................�G....... G�fR-15
Brake pad and disc rotor..................�G..................�G.. G�fR-5
Brake pad break-in procedure..................�G......... G�fR-15
Brake system information..................�G..................�G G�fR-26
Brakes..................�G..................�G................ G�fR-1�b, G�fR-22
Braking precautions..................�G..................�G................ 5-4�b
Break-in schedule ..................�G..................�G.... G�fR-9, 5-39
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants .... 9-2
Changing
Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12 Changing engine oil and filter..................�G......... �b-14
Changing wheels and tires..................�G.............. �b-41
Checking Checking bulbs..................�G..................�G................. 2-25
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Checking engine oil level.............�G..................�G.... �b-13
Checking the tire pressure..................�G.............. �b-36
Child restraints..................�G..................�G..................�G....... 1-15
Child safety..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 1-13
Chrome parts ..................�G..................�G............................. 7-5
Cleaning ..................�G..................�G...............................�G..... �b-22
Cleaning exterior ..................�G..................�G..................�G..... 7-2
Cleaning interior ..................�G..................�G........................ 7-7
Closing the fuel-filler door ..................�G..................�G.... 3-25
Closing the hood..................�G..................�G..................�G... 3-19
Coat hooks ..................�G..................�G..........................�G..... 2-59
Cockpit ..................�G..................�G..................�G...................... 2-3
Cold weather driving..................�G..................�G.............. 5-52
Console box ..................�G..................�G..................�G........... 2-59
Cool down ..................�G..................�G..................�G........ G�fR-13
Coolant Changing engine coolant..................�G................. �b-12
Checking engine coolant level..................�G........ �b-11
Draining of coolant water..................�G................. 5-52
Engine coolant temperature gauge..................�G.. 2-7
Coolant level and mixture ratio..................�G........ G�fR-15
Corrosion protection ..................�G..................�G................ 7-9
Cracks on brake pad ..................�G..................�G....... G�fR-26
Cracks on the disc rotors..................�G................. G�fR-26
Cruise control..................�G..................�G............... 2-16, 5-34
Cruise control operations..................�G..................�G...... 5-36

10-2
Cruise control system warnin�f............�a..................�a.. 2-40
Cup �bolders..................�a..................�a.....................�a......... 2-56
Current fuel consumption ..................�a..................�a..... 2-15
D
Differential oil..................�a..................�a..................�a...... GTR-4
Dimensions ..................�a..................�a..........................�a..... 9-10
Distance to empty..................�a..................�a................... 2-17
Door pocket..................�a..................�a.....................�a......... 2-58
Door/trunk open warnin�f ..................�a..................�a...... 2-41
Doors..................�a..................�a..................�a.......................... 3-4
Drainin�f of coolant water..................�a..................�a...... 5-52
Drinkin�f alco�bol/dru�fs and drivin�f..................�a......... 5-9
Drive belts.............�a..................�a..................�a.................... 8-19
Drive computer ..................�a..................�a..................�a...... 2-15
Drivin�f All-W�beel Drive drivin�f safety precautions ...... 5-9
Cold weat�ber drivin�f..................�a..................�a....... 5-52
Drinkin�f alco�bol/dru�fs and drivin�f..................�a... 5-9
Drivin�f on snow or ice..................�a..................�a.... 5-53
Drivin�f t�be ve�bicle..................�a..................�a............ 5-15
Drivin�f tips..................�a..................�a..................�a....... 5-21
Precautions w�ben startin�f and drivin�f .............. 5-3
Drivin�f after replacin�f tires ..................�a.............. GTR-12
Dry carbon fiber parts................. GTR-7, GTR-27, 7-6
Dual clutc�b transmission ..................�a....... GTR-27, 5-15
E
Elapsed time and trip odometer ..................�a............ 2-17
Emer�fency en�fine s�but off..................�a............ 5-11, 6-3 Emer�fency trunk lid release..................�a..................�a. 3-22
Emission control information label..............�a............ 9-12
Emission control system warranty..................�a......... 9-18
En�fine..................�a..................�a...............................�a........... 9-8
Before startin�f t�be en�fine..................�a............... 5-13
C�ban�fin�f en�fine coolant..................�a................. 8-12
C�ban�fin�f en�fine oil and filter..................�a......... 8-14
C�beckin�f en�fine coolant level..................�a........ 8-11
C�beckin�f en�fine oil level.............�a..................�a.... 8-13
Emer�fency en�fine s�but off..................�a..... 5-11, 6-3
En�fine block �beater..................�a..................�a......... 5-54
En�fine compartment ..................�a..................�a....... 8-24
En�fine compartment c�beck locations................ 8-8
En�fine coolant temperature �fau�fe..................�a.. 2-7
En�fine coolin�f system..................�a..................�a.... 8-10
En�fine oil..................�a..................�a............. GTR-3, 8-13
En�fine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
En�fine oil level display..................�a..................�a.... 2-12
En�fine oil low pressure warnin�f..................�a.... 2-34
En�fine serial number..................�a..................�a....... 9-12
En�fine start operation indicator ..................�a..... 2-43
En�fine system warnin�f..................�a..................�a... 2-34
Operatin�f ran�fe for en�fine start ..................�a... 5-10
Startin�f t�be en�fine..................�a..................�a.......... 5-13
En�fine and powertrain..................�a..... GTR-15, GTR-22
En�fine oil maintenance..................�a..................�a...... GTR-4
En�fine output..................�a..................�a..................... GTR-23
En�fine output accordin�f to t�be
coolant temperature..................�a..................�a.......... GTR-23
En�fine speed is restricted..................�a................ GTR-23 Environmental factors influence t�be rate
of corrosion..................�a..................�a..........................�a....... 7-9
Event Data Recorders..................�a..................�a............ 9-20
Ex�baust �fas ..................�a..................�a.....................�a........... 5-3
Ex�baust muffler and trunk carpet ..................�a...... GTR-6
Explanation of maintenance items ..................�a.......... 8-4
Extended stora�fe fuse switc�b ..................�a............... 8-26
Exterior and interior li�f�bts..................�a..................�a..... 8-30
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
............... 9-12
Features of eac�b mode..................�a..................�a.......... 5-27
Flat tire..............�a..................�a..............................�a............... 6-3
Flat towin�f ..................�a..................�a..................�a.............. 9-17
Floor mats ..................�a..................�a..................�a................. 7-8
Fluid Brake fluid..................�a..................�a........... GTR-4, 8-15
Fluid level c�beck..................�a..................�a............... 8-18
Low brake fluid warnin�f ..................�a..................�a. 2-37
Low was�ber fluid warnin�f..................�a................ 2-42
Power steerin�f fluid..................�a..................�a......... 8-14
Window was�ber fluid ..................�a..................�a...... 8-16
Fluids..................�a..................�a..................�a GTR-14, GTR-18
Forward-facin�f c�bild restraint installation
usin�f LATCH..................�a..................�a..................�a.......... 1-24
Forward-facin�f c�bild restraint installation usin�f
t�be seat belts ..................�a..................�a........................... 1-27
Freein�f a frozen door lock..................�a..................�a.... 5-52