brake fluid INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Workshop Manual

BR-12
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
CAUTION:

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

Make sure that there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.

Brake tubes and hoses are an important safety part. Always disassemble the parts and retighten
their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged
part is detected.

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.

Cover the open end of brake tubes and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt.

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose NFS000S0
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assem-
bly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washer to the brake hose.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on brake caliper assembly, and tighten union bolt to the
specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible, then secure it
to the bracket with lock plate.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Cir-
cuit" .
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and Brake Hose NFS000S1
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
A. With out ICC B. With ICC 1. Front disc brake
2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster 4. Rear disc brake
5. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)6. Connector 7. Brake hose
8. Brake tube
: Flare nut : 18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
: Flare nut : 16.2 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
: Union bolt :18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
: Connector mounting bolt : 7.0 N·m (0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb)
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
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2. Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench.
3. Remove union bolts, and then remove brake hose from brake
caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and then remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washer to the brake hose.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Attach L-shape metal fitting of the brake hose to brake caliper assembly positioning hole, and then tighten
union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible, then secure it
to the bracket with lock plate.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Cir-
cuit" .
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Inspection after InstallationNFS000S2
CAUTION:
Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. 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.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leakage, damage, twists, deformation, con-
tacts 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 for approximately
5 seconds, then check each part for fluid leakage.
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BR-14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERPFP:46010
On-Board InspectionNFS000S3
LEAK INSPECTION

Check for leaking in a master cylinder installation surface, a reservoir tank installation surface, and brake
tube connections.
Removal and InstallationNFS000S4
CAUTION:

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.

Never scratch the piston of master cylinder when installing/removing because the piston is
exposed. Check if any dust is not on the piston, and wash with brake fluid if needed.

Hold cylinder body when handing master cylinder. Never hold the piston because the piston might
be detached if pulled strongly.
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect brake fluid level switch harness connector.
3. Disconnect master cylinder brake tubes, using a flare nut wrench.
4. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts and remove master cylinder assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Apply silicone grease to brake booster (to “A” position in
the figure) when installing master cylinder to brake booster.
2. Tighten brake tube flare nut to the specified torque using a flare
nut torque wrench. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
3. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
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Disassembly and AssemblyNFS000S5
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

Master cylinder cannot be disassembled.

Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.

When securing master cylinder assembly in a vise, be sure not to over-tighten.

When securing in a vise use copper plates or cloth to protect the flange.
1. Using a pin punch [commercial service tool: diameter approxi-
mately 4 mm (0.16 in)], remove mounting pin on reservoir tank.
2. Remove reservoir tank and grommet from cylinder body.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Oil strainer 3. Reservoir tank
4. Grommet 5. Pin 6. Master cylinder assembly
7. O-ring 8. Brake fluid level switch connector
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.
: Apply brake fluid.
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BR-16
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

Never use mineral oils such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.

Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid to the grommet and attach it to the cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto the cylinder body.
3. Secure master cylinder assembly into a vise with a chamfered
pin insert hole on cylinder body facing upward.
4. Tilt reservoir tank as shown in the figure and insert mounting pin.
Return reservoir tank to a upright position when mounting pin
passes through the pinhole in the cylinder body. Push the
mounting pin to the opposite pinhole of the reservoir tank so that
it is the same conditions as the insertion side.
CAUTION:

Be sure to fix the flange part with the brake tube installa-
tion side of cylinder body up.

Do not reuse mounting pin.
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BRAKE BOOSTER
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4. Install brake pedal bracket mounting nuts and bolt, and tighten them to the specified torque. Refer to BR-
7, "COMPONENTS" .
5. Install vacuum hose into brake booster. Refer to BR-21, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Adjust the brake pedal height and the play of the brake pedal. Refer to BR-6, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
8. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
9. Connect front left brake tube to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic
Circuit" .
10. Install cowl top. Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .

BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT DISC BRAKEPFP:41000
On-Board InspectionNFS000SC
PAD WEAR INSPECTION

Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
ComponentsNFS000SD
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out. Standard thickness : 11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Repair limit thickness : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
1: Apply rubber grease.
2: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.
3: Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant.
: Apply brake fluid.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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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.

If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.

Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.

Keep rotor free from brake fluid.

Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces, after refinishing or replacing
rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-27, "
BRAKE
BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadNFS000SE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers,
shims, and shim cover 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.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease to between pad and shim. Install shim,
shim cover, to pad.
2. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based
grease to between pad retainer and pad. Install pad retainers
and pads to torque member.
CAUTION:

Securely assemble pad retainers so that they are not
being lifted up from torque member.

Both inner and outer pads have a pad return system on
the pad retainer. Install pad return lever securely to pad
wear sensor.
3. Install cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
In the case of replacing a pad with new one, check a brake fluid level in the reservoir tank because
brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank when pressing piston in.
NOTE:
Use a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool) to easily press piston.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-22, "
Components" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
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BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000SF
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt, and then disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
5. Remove torque member mounting bolts, and remove brake cali-
per assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pad.
6. Remove disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor,
if it is necessary to remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub at the time of removal when reusing disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten torque member mounting bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-22, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not allow oil or any moisture on all contact surfaces between steering knuckle and caliper
assembly, bolts, and washer.
3. Install brake hose to brake caliper assembly, and tighten union
bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-12, "
Removal and
Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose" .
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tires to vehicle.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyNFS000SG
NOTE:
Do not remove torque member, pads, shims, shim covers, and pad retainers when disassembling and assem-
bling cylinder body assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove cylinder body from torque member.
CAUTION:
Do not drop pads, shims, shim covers and pad retainers from torque member.
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 pistons.
4. Remove piston seal from cylinder body using a flat-bladed
screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage a cylinder inner wall.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cylinder Body
Check the inner wall of cylinder for corrosion, wear, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace cylinder
body.
CAUTION:
Clean cylinder body using new brake fluid. Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.
To r q u e M e m b e r
Check torque member for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if there are.
Piston
Check the piston surface for corrosion, wear, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace applicable
part.
CAUTION:
A piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with sandpaper.
Sliding Pin, Sliding Pin Bolt, and Sliding Pin Boot
Check sliding pin, sliding pin bolt, and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. Replace if there are.
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