ESP NISSAN PATROL 1998 Y61 / 5.G Brake System Workshop Manual

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1. Loosen lock nut and adjust pedal free height by turning brakebooster input rod. Then tighten lock nut.
Make sure that tip of input rod stays inside.
2. Adjust clearance ``C
1'' and ``C2'' with stop lamp switch and
ASCD switch respectively. Then tighten lock nuts.
3. Check pedal free play.
Make sure that stop lamp is off when pedal is released.
4. Check brake pedal's depressed height while engine is running. If depressed height is below speci®ed value, check brake sys-
tem for leaks, accumulation of air or any damage to compo-
nents (master cylinder, wheel cylinder, etc.). Then make nec-
essary repairs.
SBR824B
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET
Adjustment (Cont'd)
BR-11

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How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair
INTRODUCTION
The ABS system has an electronic control unit to control major
functions. The control unit accepts input signals from sensors and
instantly drives the actuators. It is essential that both kinds of sig-
nals are proper and stable. It is also important to check for conven-
tional problems: such as air leaks in booster lines, lack of brake
¯uid, or other problems with the brake system.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or faulty wiring. In this case,
careful checking of suspicious circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not ®nd the cause of the problems, so a
road test should be performed.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a ABS complaint. The customer
is a very good source of information on such problems; especially
intermittent ones. Through the talks with the customer, ®nd out what
symptoms are present and under what conditions they occur.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ``conventional'' problems ®rst.
This is one of the best ways to troubleshoot brake problems on an
ABS controlled vehicle.
SEF233G
SEF234G
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
BR-39