BRAKES

SECTION
BRAKE SYSTEM
BR B

E
CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 Removal and Installation .........................................14 BR
Component ..............................................................14
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 Disassembly and Assembly .....................................15
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- BRAKE BOOSTER ........................................... 16
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 On-Vehicle Service ..................................................16
Precaution for Brake System .................................... 2 Removal and Installation .........................................16
H
PREPARATION ................................................... 3 VACUUM LINES ............................................... 18
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3 Component ..............................................................18
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3 Removal and Installation .........................................18 I
Inspection ................................................................19
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 4 FRONT DISC BRAKE ....................................... 20
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 4 On-Board Inspection ................................................20 J
Component ..............................................................20
BRAKE PEDAL ................................................... 5 Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ...................21
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................ 5 Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assem- K
Removal and Installation ........................................... 6 bly ............................................................................21
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper As-
BRAKE FLUID ..................................................... 8 sembly .....................................................................22
On Board Inspection ................................................. 8 L
Drain and Refill .......................................................... 8 REAR DRUM BRAKE ....................................... 25
Bleeding Brake System ............................................. 8 Component ..............................................................25
Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly M
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE ................................10 ....25
Hydraulic Circuit ...................................................... 10 Removal and Installation of Wheel Cylinder ............28
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and Disassembly and Assembly of Wheel Cylinder .......29
Brake Hose ............................................................. 11 N
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Brake Hose ............................................................. 11 (SDS) ................................................................. 30
Inspection after Installation ..................................... 11 General Specification ..............................................30 O
Brake Pedal .............................................................30
LOAD SENSING VALVE ....................................12 Brake Booster ..........................................................30
Removal and Installation ......................................... 12 Check Valve ............................................................30 P
Inspection ................................................................ 12 Front Disc Brake ......................................................30
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ............................14 Rear Disc Brake ......................................................31
On-Board Inspection ............................................... 14

BR-1
 PRECAUTIONS
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000001620700

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution for Brake System INFOID:0000000001620701

• Clean dust on front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.
• Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed
on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper, wheel cylinder, use new brake fluid.
• Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
• Use a flare nut wrench when removing flare nuts, and use a flare
nut torque wrench when tighten flare nuts.
• Always tighten brake lines to the specified torque when installing.
• Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect electrical
connector of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or the bat-
tery cables.
• Burnish the new brake 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-22, "Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper
Assembly".
SBR820BA
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.

BR-2
 PREPARATION
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
PREPARATION
A
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000001620702

B
Tool number
Description
Tool name

GG94310000
Flare nut torque wrench Installing brake tube and hose
D
a:10 mm (0.39 in)

NT406
E

BR
KV991V0010
Brake fluid pressure measurement
Brake fluid pressure tester

G
ZZA0752D

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000001620703

H

Tool name Description

I

K
PBIC0190E
Power tool Removing front caliper assembly, tires

PBIC0191E

BR-3
 Symptom

×: Applicable
suspected parts
Reference page

Brake
Possible cause and

Noise
Shake
< SERVICE INFORMATION >

Shimmy, Judder
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Pads/Lining damaged BR-20, BR-25

×
Pads/Lining - uneven wear BR-20, BR-25

×
Shims damaged BR-20

×
Rotor imbalance BR-22

×
×
Rotor/Drum damage BR-22, BR-25

BR-4
Rotor runout/Drum inner diameter BR-22, BR-25

×
Rotor/Drum deformation BR-22, BR-25

×
Rotor deflection BR-22

×
Rotor rust —

×
Rotor thickness variation BR-22

×
Drum out of round BR-25

×
PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in PR section
×
×
×

DIFFERENTIAL NVH in FFD, RFD section

AXLE AND SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
×
×
×

TIRES NVH in WT section

×
×
×

ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section

×
×
×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

× × DRIVE SHAFT NVH in FAX and RAX section

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

STEERING NVH in PS section

×
×
×
INFOID:0000000001620704
 BRAKE PEDAL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
BRAKE PEDAL
A
Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000001620705

INSPECTION B

BR

MFIB0560E G

1. Dash lower panel 2. Stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel 3. Stopper
switch (if equipped)
H
4. Surface for height measurement
(RHD models)

Play and clearance inspection between brake pedal and floor panel with pedal depressed. I
• Check brake pedal play.
• Check brake pedal height from dash lower panel (1).
• Adjust height referring to the following specifications.
J
H Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface) 165.9 − 174.7 mm (6.54 − 6.87 in)
VQ engine 99.3 − 108.0 mm (3.91 − 4.25 in)
16 inch* K
YD engine 90.9 − 99.6 mm (3.58 − 3.92 in)
D Brake pedal depressed height
VQ engine 101.0 − 109.8 mm (3.98 − 4.32 in)
17 inch*
YD engine 93.9 − 102.6 mm (3.70 − 4.04 in) L
Clearance between stopper (3) and threaded end of the stop lamp switch and ASCD
C 0.74 − 1.96 mm (0.0292 − 0.0771 in)
cancel switch (if equipped) (2)
A Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in) M
*: The size of front brake caliper

ADJUSTMENT N

BR-5
 BRAKE PEDAL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
1. Loosen the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (if
equipped) by turning it counterclockwise by 45°.
2. Loosen lock nut (A) on the input rod, then turn input rod to adjust
the pedal to specified height, and tighten lock nut (A).
CAUTION:
Make sure the threaded end of the input rod stays inside the
clevis.

Lock nut (A) :18.7 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)

3. With the pedal pulled and held by hand, press the stop lamp
switch and ASCD cancel switch (if equipped) until its threaded
end contacts the stopper.
4. With the threaded end of the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (if equipped) contacting the stopper, turn the switch clock-
wise by 45° to secure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the clearance (C) between the bracket and
threaded end of the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (if equipped) are within the standard.
5. Check the pedal play.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the stop lamp goes off when the pedal is PFIA0824E

released.
6. Start the engine to check the brake pedal depressed height. Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment".
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620706

COMPONENTS

JPFIA0229GB

BR-6
 BRAKE PEDAL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >

1. Brake pedal assembly 2. Clip 3. Stop lamp switch A

4. ASCD cancel switch (if equipped) 5. Snap pin 6. Brake pedal pad
7. Clevis pin
: Multi-purpose grease B
Refer to GI section for symbol marks except in the above.

REMOVAL
C
1. Remove lower instrument panel RH. Refer to IP-10, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (if equipped) from brake pedal assembly.
3. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from input rod clevis.
4. Remove mounting nuts from pedal bracket, and remove brake D
pedal assembly from vehicle.

BR

PFIA0435E
G
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check brake pedal upper rivet for deformation.
• Make sure that the lapping length of sub-bracket and slide plate is
at least 4 mm (0.16 in). H
• Check brake pedal for bend, damage, and cracks on the welded
parts.
• Replace brake pedal assembly if any non-standard condition is I
detected.

SFIA2866E

K
• Check clevis pin and plastic stopper for damage and deformation.
Replace clevis pin if there are.
L

N
SBR997

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. Tightening torques for brake pedal assembly mounting nut O
and bolt are referred to "COMPONENTS ". Tightening torque for lock nut (A) is referred to Refer to BR-5,
"Inspection and Adjustment".
• After installing the brake pedal assembly to the vehicle, adjust the brake pedal. Refer to BR-5, "Inspection P
and Adjustment".

BR-7
 BRAKE FLUID
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
BRAKE FLUID
On Board Inspection INFOID:0000000001620707

CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

• Make sure the fluid level in the tank is within the standard (between
MAX and MIN lines).
• Visually check around the reservoir tank for fluid leakage.
• If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for fluid leak-
age.
• Release parking brake lever and see if brake warning lamp goes
off. If not, check brake system for fluid leakage.

LFIA0225E

Drain and Refill INFOID:0000000001620708

CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, immediately wipe off them and wash it away with water.
• Before working, disconnect connector of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or the battery
cables.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Depress the brake pedal, loosen the bleed valve, and gradually
remove the brake fluid.

BRA0007D

3. Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
4. Loosen bleed valve, depress brake pedal slowly to full stroke
and then release it. Repeat the procedure every 2 or 3 seconds
until the new brake fluid comes out, then close the bleed valve
while depressing the pedal. Repeat the same work for each
wheel.

5. Bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".

BRA0006D

Bleeding Brake System INFOID:0000000001620709

CAUTION:
• While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
• Before working, disconnect electrical connector of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or
the battery cables.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear left bleed valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.

BR-8
 BRAKE FLUID
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
3. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
4. Repeat steps 3, 4 until no more air comes out. A
5. Tighten bleed valve to specified torque. Refer to BR-20, "Component" (front disc brake), BR-25, "Compo-
nent" (rear drum brake).
6. From the steps 1 to 5 above, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from the B
front right, rear right, and front left brake, in that order.

BR

BR-9
 BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
Hydraulic Circuit INFOID:0000000001620710

With ABS

SFIA3193E

1. Front disc brake 2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster

4. Connector 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (con- 6. Rear drum brake
trol unit)
7. Load sensing valve :Brake tube :Brake hose
: Flare nut : Connector mounting bolt : Union bolt
: 16.2 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12.0 ft-lb) : 7.0 N·m (0.71 kg-m, 62.0 in-lb) : 18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Without ABS

SFIA3239E

1. Front disc brake 2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster

4. Connector 5. Rear drum brake 6. Load sensing valve
:Brake tube :Brake hose
: Flare nut : Connector mounting bolt : Union bolt
: 16.2 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12.0 ft-lb) : 7.0 N·m (0.71 kg-m, 62.0 in-lb) : 18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
• All brake tubes and hoses must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

BR-10
 BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Make sure that there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise. A
• Brake tube and hose is an important safety part. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fit-
tings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is
detected.
B
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted surfaces of body, immediately wipe off them and wash it away with water.
• Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
• Cover the open end of brake tube and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt. C
• Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose INFOID:0000000001620711
D

REMOVAL
E
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill".
2. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
BR
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washers to the brake hose. G
2. Insert brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper
assembly, and tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to
BR-10, "Hydraulic Circuit". H
3. Connect brake hose to the brake tube, partially tighten the flare
nut as much as possible by hand, then secure it to the bracket
with lock plate. I
4. Using flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-10, "Hydraulic Circuit".
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake J
System".
SFIA2290E

Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and Brake Hose INFOID:0000000001620712 K

REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill". L
2. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from brake hose, wheel cylinder and load sensing valve.
3. Remove lock plate and remove brake tube from vehicle.
M
INSTALLATION
1. Insert brake tube, then secure it to bracket with lock plate.
2. Install brake tube to brake hose, wheel cylinder and load sensing valve, then tighten the flare nut to the N
specified torque using a flare nut torque wrench. Refer to BR-10, "Hydraulic Circuit".
3. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".
Inspection after Installation INFOID:0000000001620713
O

CAUTION:
Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fit- P
tings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is
detected.
1. Check hydraulic brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leakage, damage, twists, defor-
mations, contacts with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any damage parts.
2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg, 177 lb) with engine running at idle speed for
approximately 5 seconds, check each part for fluid leakage.

BR-11
 LOAD SENSING VALVE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
LOAD SENSING VALVE
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620714

SFIA3190E

1. Torsion member 2. Load sensing valve bracket 3. Load sensing valve

4. Stopper 5. Sensor spring 6. Rear axle tube
Refer to GI section for symbol marks in the figure.

CAUTION:
• Always use a flare nut wrench to remove brake tube. Be careful not to damage flare nut and brake
tube. Also, use flare nut torque wrench for brake tube installation and tightening to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-10, "Hydraulic Circuit".
• Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Cover brake line connections/openings to protect them from foreign material such as dust or dirt.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, remove flare nut on brake tube from load sensing valve.
4. Remove mounting bolts to remove load sensing valve.
INSTALLATION
• Carefully performing the following, install in the reverse order of removal.
• After installing load sensing valve to vehicle, perform the following: bleed air from brake line. Refer to BR-8,
"Bleeding Brake System", and check mounting length “L” of sensor spring.
Inspection INFOID:0000000001620715

INSPECTION
1. With the vehicle in unladen condition, a person should sit in driver's seat at the rear. Then he/she should
get out of car gently. (This is to stabilize suspension deflection.)
NOTE:

BR-12
 LOAD SENSING VALVE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
“Unladen condition”: with full coolant, lubricant, 6 to 8 litters of fuel, spare tire, jack, and hand tools loaded.
2. Press load sensing valve against stopper bolt. Check if center-to-center length “L” between adjusting ref- A
erence hole and reference pin is as specified below.

Length “L” : 143.9 − 146.9 mm (5.67 − 5.78 in) B

• If measurement is outside the standard, perform following;
loosen mounting bolt of sensor spring bracket. By moving sen-
sor spring bracket, adjust so that the length “L” comes into C
specified range.
3. Connect brake fluid pressure tester (special service tool) to
bleed valves of front caliper and rear wheel cylinder. D
4. Bleed air from brake fluid pressure tester (special service tool).
5. With brake pedal depressed, check brake fluid pressure at front
caliper and rear wheel cylinder. The respective measurements E
should be as specified in the table below.
SFIA0245E

6. Under condition of step 2 above, adjust rear shaft weight with BR

weights to obtain 143.9 − 146.9 mm (5.67 − 5.78 in) as length
“L”. Then, check brake fluid pressure as described in step 5
above. If measurements are outside the standards, replace load
G
sensing valve main body.

BRA0515D I
Standard

Rear wheel cylinder brake fluid pressure MPa (kg/cm2)

Front caliper brake fluid pressure J
2WD 4WD
MPa (kg/cm2)
unladen loaded unladen loaded
K
3.2 − 4.2 3.9 − 5.9 1.8 − 2.7 3.9 − 5.9
4.9 (50)
(33 − 43) (40 − 60) (18 − 28) (40 − 60)
4.1 − 5.1 6.3 − 8.3 2.6 − 3.6 7.0 − 8.9 L
9.8 (100)
(42 − 52) (65 − 85) (27 − 37) (71 − 91)
7. After inspection, remove brake fluid pressure tester (special service tool) and bleed air. Refer to BR-8,
"Bleeding Brake System". M

BR-13
 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
On-Board Inspection INFOID:0000000001620716

LEAK INSPECTION
• Check for fluid leakage from master cylinder attachment portion such as reservoir tank and brake tube con-
nections.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620717

CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas immediately wipe off then and wash it away with water.
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill".
2. Using flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from master cylinder assembly.
3. Remove master cylinder assembly mounting nuts and master cylinder assembly.
INSTALLATION
• Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
• Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Component INFOID:0000000001620718

SFIA3101E

1. Reservoir cap 2. Brake fluid level switch 3. Grommet

4. Master cylinder assembly 5. Reservoir tank 6. Screw
: Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for symbol marks except in the above.

BR-14
 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000001620719

A
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Master cylinder assembly cannot be disassembled. B
• Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
Pull reservoir tank off master cylinder sub-assembly, then remove grommets from master cylinder sub-assem-
bly body. C
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Do not use mineral oils such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process. D
• Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid to the grommet and attach to the cylinder body.
2. Install reservoir tank onto the cylinder body. E

BR

BR-15
 BRAKE BOOSTER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
BRAKE BOOSTER
On-Vehicle Service INFOID:0000000001620720

OPERATING CHECK
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.

BRA0037D

AIRTIGHT CHECK
• Run engine at idle for approximately 1 minute, and stop it after
applying 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.

SBR365AA

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620721

COMPONENTS

SFIA3194E

1. Reservoir tank 2. Master cylinder 3. Gasket

4. Brake pedal 5. Lock nut 6. Brake booster
7. Spacer
Refer to GI section for symbol marks in the figure.

REMOVAL

BR-16
 BRAKE BOOSTER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to deform or bend brake tube while removing and installing the brake booster. A
• Replace clevis pin if it is damaged.
• Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If brake booster is tilted or inclined during
installation, the dash panel may damage the threads.
B
1. Remove brake tube from brake master cylinder.
2. Remove brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-14, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove vacuum hose from brake booster. Refer to BR-18, "Removal and Installation". C
4. Remove brake pedal attachment snap pin and clevis pin from inside vehicle.
5. Remove nuts on brake booster and brake pedal assembly.
6. Remove brake booster assembly from dash panel. D
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Output Rod Length Inspection E
1. Using a handy vacuum pump, apply a vacuum of –66.7 kPa (–
500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg) to the brake booster.
2. Check output rod length. BR

Standard dimension at a vacuum of –66.7 kPa

(–500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg) G
: –15.6 mm - 15.9 mm (–0.614 - 0.626 in)

H
SBR208E

INSTALLATION
I
1. Loosen the lock nut to adjust the input rod length so that the
length B (in the figure) satisfies the specified value.
J
Length “B” : 145 - 152 mm (5.71- 5.98 in)
2. After adjusting “B”, temporarily tighten the lock nut to install the
booster assembly to the vehicle. At this time, securely install a K
gasket and spacer block between the booster assembly and the
dash panel.
3. Connect brake pedal with the clevis of the input rod. L
4. Install brake booster mounting nuts and tighten them to the SGIA0060E

specified torque.Refer to "COMPONENTS".

5. Install brake tube from brake master cylinder to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)(with ABS). M
Refer to BR-10, "Hydraulic Circuit".
6. Connect vacuum hose to brake booster.
7. Install master cylinder to brake booster assembly. Refer to BR-14, "Removal and Installation". N
8. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal.Refer to BR-5, "Inspection and Adjustment".
9. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque. Refer to BR-5, "Inspection and Adjustment".
10. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System". O

BR-17
 VACUUM LINES
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
VACUUM LINES
Component INFOID:0000000001620722

YD25DDTi ENGINE

SFIA3010E

1. Clamp 2. Vacuum hose 3. Vacuum tube

4. Vacuum hose 5. For brake booster 6. For vacuum pump
Refer to GI section for symbol marks in the figure.

VQ40DE ENGINE

SFIA3100E

1. Clamp 2. Vacuum hose 3. Vacuum tube

4. Engine side indicator stamp 5. For brake booster 6. For intake manifold
(build-in check valve)

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620723

CAUTION:

BR-18
 VACUUM LINES
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Because vacuum hose contains a check valve, it must be
installed in the correct position. Refer to the stamp to confirm A
correct installation. Brake booster will not operate normally if
the hose is installed in the wrong direction.
• Insert vacuum hose at least 24 mm (0.94 in).
B
• Do not use lubricating oil during assembly.

SBR225B

D
Inspection INFOID:0000000001620724

VISUAL INSPECTION E
Check for correct assembly, damage and deterioration.
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION
Airtightness Inspection BR
Check vacuum with a handy vacuum pump.

When connected to the booster side (1): G

Vacuum should decrease within 1.3 kPa (10 mm-
Hg, 0.39 inHg) for 15 seconds under a vacuum of −
66.7 kPa (−500 mmHg, −19.69 inHg). H
When connected to the engine side (2):
Vacuum should not exist.
I
• Replace vacuum hose assembly if vacuum hose and check valve
SFIA0210E
are malfunctioning.
J

BR-19
 FRONT DISC BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT DISC BRAKE
On-Board Inspection INFOID:0000000001620725

PAD WEAR INSPECTION

• Check pad thickness from a inspection hole on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.

Standard thickness : 11.0 mm (0.43 in)

Repair limit thickness : 2.0 mm (0.08 in)

MAA0439D

Component INFOID:0000000001620726

SFIA3168E

1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose

4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Cylinder body 8. Piston seal 9. Piston
10. Piston boot 11. Sliding pin 12. Sliding pin boot
13. Bushing 14. Torque member mounting bolt 15. Torque member
16. Inner shim 17. Inner pad 18. Pad wear sensor (RH side)
19. Pad retainer 20. Outer pad 21. Outer shim
1: Rubber grease 2: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease 3: Polyglycol ether based lubricant
or silicone-based grease

BR-20
 FRONT DISC BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
: Brake fluid
A
Refer to GI section for symbol marks except in the above.

WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air- borne B
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
• While removing cylinder body, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
C
• It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
• Do not damage piston boot. D
• If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
• Always replace shim as a set when replacing brake pad.
• Keep rotor out of brake fluid. E
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad INFOID:0000000001620727

REMOVAL BR
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
G
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire. Remove pad assembly and pad retainer from torque member.
CAUTION:
When removing the pad retainer from the torque member, lift it in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the figure so that it does not deform. H
INSTALLATION
1. Install inner shim to inner pad, and outer shim to outer pad. I
2. Install pad retainers and pad assembly to torque member.
3. Press in piston until pads can be installed, and then install cylin-
der body to torque member. J
CAUTION:
• When installing pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it does
not flat up higher than torque member, as shown in the
figure. K
• In the case of replacing pad with new one, check a brake
fluid level in the reservoir tank because brake fluid
returns to master cylinder reservoir tank when pressing L
piston in. PFIA0273E

4. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-20, "Component". M
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tire to vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly INFOID:0000000001620728
N

REMOVAL
O
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
CAUTION:
Align the matching marks of disc rotor and wheel hub, which were marked at the time of removal P
when reusing disc rotor.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill".

BR-21
 FRONT DISC BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
4. Remove union bolt and then disconnect brake hose from caliper
assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting bolt, and remove brake cali-
per assembly.

SFIA0140E

INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install brake caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-20, "Component".
CAUTION:
Before installing caliper assembly, wipe off oil and moisture on all mounting surfaces of steering
knuckle and caliper assembly and threads, bolts.
2. Install brake hose and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-10, "Hydraulic Circuit".
3. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".
4. Check front disc brake for drag.
5. Install tire to vehicle.
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly INFOID:0000000001620729

DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Do not remove torque member, pads, shims, and pad retainers when disassembly and assembly cylinder
body assembly.
1. Remove sliding pin bolts. And then remove the pad assembly and pad retainers from torque member, if
necessary.
CAUTION:
When removing the pad retainer from the torque member, lift it in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the figure so that it does not deform.

2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
3. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from
union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get fingers caught in the piston.

BRB0032D

BR-22
 FRONT DISC BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seal from cylin-
der body. A
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.
B

SFIA0141E

D
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cylinder Body
Check inner wall of cylinder for corrosion, wear, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace cylinder E
body.
CAUTION:
Use new brake fluid to clean. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.
BR
Torque Member
Check torque member for wear, cracks, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace applicable part.
Piston G
Check piston surface for corrosion, wear, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace applicable part.
CAUTION:
The piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with sandpaper. H
Sliding Pin, Sliding Pin Bolt and Sliding Pin Boot
Check sliding pin, sliding pin bolt and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If a malfunction is
detected, replace applicable part. I
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant to the piston seal, and
install them to the cylinder body. J

SFIA2920E
M
2. Apply brake fluid to piston and apply rubber grease to piston
boot. Cover the piston end with the piston boot, and then install
cylinder side lip of the piston boot securely into the groove on N
cylinder body.
3. Insert piston into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot
piston-side lip into the piston groove.
O
CAUTION:
Press the piston evenly and vary the pressing point to pre-
vent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
P
SFIA2279E

4. Install sliding pin and sliding pin boot to torque member.

5. If pad assemblies are removed, install pad assemblies to torque member. Refer to BR-21, "Removal and
Installation of Brake Pad".

BR-23
 FRONT DISC BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
6. Install cylinder body to torque member, and then tighten sliding pin bolt to the specified torque. Refer to
BR-20, "Component".
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any of them is detected, replace
applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, secure disc rotor to wheel hub. (2 or more positions)
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
[measured at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside the disc edge]

Runout limit : 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

(with it attached to the vehicle)
CAUTION:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the
specifications before measuring runout. Refer to FAX-5,
"On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by
shifting mounting positions of disc rotor and wheel hub by one
BRA0013D
hole.
4. If runout is still out of the specification, refinish the disc rotor with on-car brake lathe (“MAD, DL-8700”,
“AMMCO 700 and 705” or equivalent). Or replace the disc rotor.
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of the disc rotor. If thickness is
outside the standard, replace disc rotor.

Standard thickness : 28.0 mm (1.102 in)

Repair limit : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Thickness variation : 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
(measured at 8 positions)

SBR020B

BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE

Burnish the new braking surface according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after
replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31 MPH).
2. Use medium brake pedal foot effort to bring the vehicle to a complete stop from 50 km/h (31 MPH). Adjust
brake pedal foot pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5 seconds.
3. To cool brake system, drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 MPH) for 1 minute without stopping.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, 10 times or more to complete the burnishing procedure.

BR-24
 REAR DRUM BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
REAR DRUM BRAKE
A
Component INFOID:0000000001620730

BR

I
SFIA3199E

1. Plug 2. Shoe hold pin 3. Back plate J

4. Boot 5. Piston 6. Piston cup
7. Cap 8. Bleed valve 9. Wheel cylinder
10. Spring 11. Pin 12. Adjuster lever K
13. Toggle lever 14. Adjuster 15. Conical washer
16. Shoe (trailing side) 17. Shoe (leading side) 18. Retainer ring
19. Retainer 20. Adjuster spring 21. Return spring (lower side) L
22. Return spring (upper side) 23. Drum : Brake fluid

1: Rubber grease 2: Shell Stamina Grease 3: NISSAN BUBBER LUBRICANT

M
Refer to GI section for seasonal marks except in the above.

WARNING:
Clean dust on drum and back plate with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne N
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
Make sure parking brake lever is released completely.
O
Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly INFOID:0000000001620731

REMOVAL P
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. With the parking brake lever released, remove the brake drum. If it is difficult to remove brake drum,
remove as follows:

BR-25
 REAR DRUM BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
a. Press up adjuster lever with a wire or equivalent from plug hole
(plug hole at the side of wheel cylinder) on the back plate as
shown in the figure. Turn frame of adjuster assembly with a flat
bladed screw driver in the direction that narrows frame to narrow
enlarged brake shoe.

SFIA3080E

3. While pushing and rotating the retainer, pull out shoe hold pin,
and remove shoe assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the wheel cylinder boot.

SFIA3200E

4. Remove parking brake rear cable from operating lever.

CAUTION:
Do not bend the parking brake cable.
5. Disassemble the shoe assembly (shoe, springs, adjuster,
adjuster lever).

SFIA3201E

6. Remove retainer ring with a tool to separate operating lever from

brake shoe.

A: Retainer ring
B: Contact point
C: Operating lever
D: Pin

SFIA3075E

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lining Thickness Inspection

BR-26
 REAR DRUM BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Check lining thickness.
A
Standard thickness (A) : 5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Repair limit thickness (A) : 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
B

SBR021A

D
Drum Inner Diameter Inspection
Check inner diameter of brake drum.
Measurement area: lining contact surface (center)
E
Standard inner diameter : 295 mm (11.61 in) dia.
Repair limit inner diameter : 296.5 mm (11.67 in) dia.
BR

G
SBR022A

Wheel Cylinder Leakage Inspection H

• Check wheel cylinder for brake fluid leakage.
• Check for wear, damage, and looseness. If any non-standard con-
dition is found, replace it.
I

K
SFIA0657J

Other Inspections
Check the following: L
• Inside of the drum for excessive wear, damage, and cracks.
• Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
• Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage. M
• Return spring for sagging.
Replace with new part if the above part is malfunction.
• Check back plate for damage, cracks, and deformation. If malfunction is detected, repair or replace it.
N
INSTALLATION
1. When removing operating lever, install following procedure.
a. Install operating lever to brake shoe. O
b. Install retainer ring to operating lever, and crimp them until their
contact points are met.
P
A: Retainer ring
B: Contact point
C: Operating lever
D: Pin
SFIA3075E

BR-27
 REAR DRUM BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
2. Apply Shell Stamina Grease to brake shoes sliding surfaces (the
shaded areas) and other parts on the back plate as indicated by
arrows in the figure.

BRE0220D

3. Apply Shell Stamina Grease to screw and confirm the difference

between right and left wheel for assembling when disassem-
bled.

Right rear Thread cutting : Right-hand screw

wheel direction
Left rear Thread cutting : Left-hand screw
wheel direction

SFIA3076E

4. Assemble the shoe, adjuster, adjuster lever and springs to the

shoe assembly.

SFIA3202E

5. Connect the parking brake rear cable to the operating lever.

6. Install shoe assembly. After assembly, be sure that each part is installed properly.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the wheel cylinder piston boot.
7. Install the brake drum.
8. Depress brake pedal for several time (approximately 2, 3 time).
9. Adjust clearance of brake shoe. Refer to PB-2, "On-Vehicle Service".
10. Install tires to the vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Wheel Cylinder INFOID:0000000001620732

REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill".
2. Remove rear brake shoe assembly.
3. Remove brake tube from the wheel cylinder.
4. Remove bolts on the wheel cylinder, and then remove wheel cylinder from back plate.
INSTALLATION
• Installation is the reverse order of removal. Tighten bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-25, "Compo-
nent".
• Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".

BR-28
 REAR DRUM BRAKE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Disassembly and Assembly of Wheel Cylinder INFOID:0000000001620733

A
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove boots at the right and left of the wheel cylinder, and pull
out the pistons from cylinder. B
2. Remove piston from piston cup.

SFIA3077E
E
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the pistons, piston cups, and inner wall of the cylinder for wear, corrosion, and damage. If malfunction
is detected, replace it. BR
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When inserting the piston, be careful not to scratch the cylinder. G
1. Apply brake fluid to the piston sliding surface on the wheel cylinder.
2. Apply NISSAN BUBBER LUBRICANT (KRE1200030) to the pis-
ton cups and piston boots and assemble as shown in the figure. H

SFIA3078E

BR-29
 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specification INFOID:0000000001620734

Unit: mm (in)
Front brake Brake model CLZ33VB
Cylinder bore diameter 46.4 (1.83) × 2
Pad length × width × thickness 140 × 47.8 × 11 (5.51 × 1.88 × 0.43)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 296 × 28 (11.65 × 1.10)
Rear brake Brake model LT30
Cylinder bore diameter 38.1 (1.50)
Lining length × width × thickness 295 × 55 × 5.5 (11.61 × 2.17 × 0.22)
Drum inner diameter 295 (11.61)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 25.4 (1.0)
Control valve Valve type Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model C215T
Primary 228.5 (9.0)
Diaphragm diameter
Secondary 203 (8.0)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 3

Brake Pedal INFOID:0000000001620735

Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface) 165.9 − 174.7 mm (6.54 − 6.87 in)
VQ engine 99.3 − 108.0 mm (3.91 − 4.25 in)
16 inch*
YD engine 90.9 − 99.6 mm (3.58 − 3.92 in)
Brake pedal depressed height
VQ engine 101.0 − 109.8 mm (3.98 − 4.32 in)
17 inch*
YD engine 93.9 − 102.6 mm (3.70 − 4.04 in)
Clearance between stopper and threaded end of the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
0.74 − 1.96 mm (0.0292 − 0.0771 in)
switch (if equipped)
Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)
*: The size of front brake caliper

Brake Booster INFOID:0000000001620736

Vacuum type
Unit: mm (in)

Input rod installation standard dimension 145 - 152 (5.71 - 5.98)

Check Valve INFOID:0000000001620737

Vacuum leakage
within 1.3 kPa (10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg) of vacuum for 15 seconds
[at vacuum of –66.7 kPa (–500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg)]

Front Disc Brake INFOID:0000000001620738

Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CLZ33VB
Standard thickness 11.0 (0.43)
Brake pad
Repair limit thickness 2.0 (0.08)

BR-30
 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Brake model CLZ33VB
A
Standard thickness 28.0 (1.102)
Repair limit 26.0 (1.024)
Disc rotor
Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions) 0.005 (0.0002) B
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.002)

Rear Disc Brake INFOID:0000000001620739

C
Unit: mm (in)
Brake model LT30
D
Standard thickness 5.5 (0.22)
Brake lining
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.06)
Standard inner diameter 295 (11.61) E
Drum
Repair limit inner diameter 296.5 (11.67)

BR

BR-31