INFINITI FX35 2008 Service Manual

BRAKE PEDALBR-7
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 Make sure the rivets in the upper part of brake pedal are not deformed.
 Make sure that joint length “L” of sub-bracket and sliding plate is
5.5 mm (0.217 in) or more.
 Replace brake pedal assembly if any non-standard condition is detected.
 Check clevis pin and plastic stopper for damage and deformation. Replace clevis pin if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation in the reverse order of removal.
 After installing brake pedal assembly to the vehicle, adjust brake pedal height. Refer to BR-5, "
Inspection
and Adjustment".
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BR-8
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BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
On-Board InspectionINFOID:0000000001327610
LEVEL CHECK
 Make sure the fluid level in reservoir tank is within the standard(between MAX and MIN lines).
 Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leakage.
 If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leakage.
 Release parking brake pedal and see if brake warning lamp goes off. If not, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Drain and RefillINFOID:0000000001327611
CAUTION:
 Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
 Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
 Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted surfaces of bo dy, immediately wipe it off and them wash it away with water
immediately.
 Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actua tor and electric unit (control unit) or battery
negative terminal.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
2. Depress brake pedal, loosen each bleed valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.
3. Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
4. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress pedal until it stops. Tighten bl eed valve. Release brake pedal.
Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake
fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out.
5. Bleed Air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System".
Bleeding Brake SystemINFOID:0000000001327612
CAUTION:
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BRAKE FLUIDBR-9
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 Carefully monitor brake fluid level in reservoir tank during bleeding operation.
 Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. Make sure it is at least half
way at all times while bleeding air out of system.
 Place a container under master cylinder not to spill brake fluid.
 Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) or battery negative terminal.
 Bleed air in the following order. Right rear brake → Left front
brake → Left rear brake → Right front brake
1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open bleed valve to release air.
4. Close bleed valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2, through 5, until clear brake fluid comes out of bleed valve.
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BR-10
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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
Hydraulic CircuitINFOID:0000000001327613
CAUTION:
 All brake hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
 Make sure there is no interference with other part s when turning steering both clockwise and coun-
terclockwise.
 The brake tubes and hoses is an important safety pa rt. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disas-
semble the parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.
 Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted surfaces of bo dy, immediately wipe it off and them wash it away with water
immediately.
 Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
 When removing components, cover br ake line connections so that no dirt, no dust, or other foreign
matter gets in.
 Refill with new brake fluid “ DOT 3 ”.
 Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Fr ont Brake Tube and Brake HoseINFOID:0000000001327614
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill".
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper assembly, and them tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible. Secure them it to bracket with lock
plate.
3. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System".
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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSEBR-11
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Removal and Installation of R ear Brake Piping and Brake HoseINFOID:0000000001327615
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "Drain and Refill".
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock nut plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose to caliper assembly positioni ng hole and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Connect brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible.
3. Tighten brake hose mounting bolt to the specified torque.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
5. After installation, bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake Sys-
tem".
Inspection After InstallationINFOID:0000000001327616
CAUTION:
If a leak is detected at the connections, re tighten it or replace damaged part if necessary.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses), and connections for fluid leakage, damage, twist, deformation, con-
tact with other parts, and loose connections.
2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg, 177 lb) with engine running for approximately 5 seconds, check for fluid leak from each part.
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BR-12
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
On-Board InspectionINFOID:0000000001327617
LEAK INSPECTION
 Check for leaking in a master cylinder installation surface, a reservoir tank installation surface, and brake
tube connections.
ComponentINFOID:0000000001327618
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327619
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted surf aces of body, immediately wipe it off and them wash it away with water imme-
diately.
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23.
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "
Drain and Refill".
3. Remove harness connectors for fluid level sensor and pressure sensor.
4. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brak e tube from master cylinder assembly.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Strainer 3. Reservoir tank
4. Grommet 5. Cylinder body 6. Pin
7. Pressure sensor 8. Pressure sensor (Only ICC models)
Refer to GI-8, "
Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply brake fluid.
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERBR-13
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5. Remove master cylinder assembly mounting nut, re move master cylinder assembly from the vehicle.
Refer to BR-14, "
Removal and Installation".
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
 Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
 Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install in the reverse order of removal, and tight en mounting nuts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-14,
"Component".
2. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System".
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001327620
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
 Master cylinder can not be disassembled.
 Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
1. Remove pin (1).
2. Remove reservoir tank and grommet from master cylinder
assembly.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
 Do not use mineral oil such as kerosene, g asoline during the cleaning and assembly process.
 Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid grommet and attach to master cylinder assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
Do not reuse pin.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder assembly.
3. Install pin (1).
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BR-14
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BRAKE BOOSTER
BRAKE BOOSTER
On-Vehicle ServiceINFOID:0000000001327621
OPERATING CHECK
With engine stopped, change the vacuum to the atmospheric pres-
sure by depressing brake pedal several times. Then with brake
pedal fully depressed, start engine and when the vacuum pressure
reaches the standard, make sure the clearance between brake pedal
and floor panel decreases.
CAUTION:
Depressing pedal interval is approximately 5 seconds.
AIRTIGHT CHECK
 Run engine at idle for approximately 1 minute, and stop it afterapplying vacuum to booster. Depress brake pedal normally to
change the vacuum to the atmospheric pressure. Make sure dis-
tance 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.
CAUTION:
Depressing brake pedal is interval is approximately at intervals
5 seconds.
ComponentINFOID:0000000001327622
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327623
REMOVAL
BRA0037D
SBR365AA
1. Reservoir tank 2. Master cylinder 3. Gasket
4. Brake booster
Refer to GI-8, "
Component", for the symbols in the figure.
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BRAKE BOOSTERBR-15
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CAUTION:
 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 it off and them wash it away with water
immediately.
 Be careful not to deform or bend brake tube while removing and installing brake booster.
 Replace clevis pin if it is damaged.
 Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt thr eads. If brake booster is tilted or inclined during
installation, dash panel may damage the threads.
 Install the check valve in the correct direction.
1. Remove vacuum hose from brake booster. Refer to BR-16
.
2. Remove brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-12, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect harness connector from brake booster assembly. (ICC model)
4. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from inside the vehicle. Refer to BR-6, "
Component".
5. Remove nuts from brake booster and brake pedal bracket.
6. Remove brake booster assembly from engine room.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Output Rod Length Inspection
1. Using a handy vacuum pump, apply a vacuum of –66.7 kPa (– 500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg) to brake booster.
2. Check output rod length.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosen lock nut to adjust input r od length so that the length “B”
(shown in the figure) satisfies the specified value.
2. After adjusting “B”, temporarily tighten lock nut to install brake booster assembly to the vehicle. At this time, make sure to
install a gasket between brake booster assembly and the engine
room.
3. Connect brake pedal with clevis of input rod.
4. Install brake pedal bracket mounting nuts and bolt and tighten them to the specified torque. BR-6, "
Component".
5. Install brake tube from brake master cylinder to ABS actuator. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
6. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-12, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal. BR-5, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
8. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque. Refer to BR-14, "
Component".
9. Bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System".
Standard dimension when
applying a vacuum of
− 66.7 kPa ( −500 mmHg, −19.69 inHg):
15.6 − 15.9 mm (0.614 − 0.626 in)
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Length “B” : 126.5 mm (4.98 in)
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BR-16
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VACUUM LINES
VACUUM LINES
ComponentINFOID:0000000001327624
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327625
CAUTION:
 Because vacuum hose contains a check valve, it must be installed in the correct direction. Refer to
the stamp or label to confirm co rrect installation. The brake booster will not ope rate normally if hose
is installed in the wrong direction.
 Insert vacuum hose for at least 24 mm (0.94 in).
 Do not use lubricating oil during assembly.
InspectionINFOID:0000000001327626
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check for improper assembly, damage and deterioration.
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION
1. Clamp 2. Vacuum hose 3. Clamp
4. Vacuum piping 5. Clamp 6. Engine direction indicator
7. Vacuum hose (Build in check valve) 8. Clamp 9. Brake booster
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