brake fluid INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Owner's Guide

SBR379DC
1. Tighten all flare nuts and mounting bolts.
Flare nut:
: 15 - 17 N´m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve.
3. Bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
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LOAD SENSING VALVE (4WD)
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
BR-13

RemovalNBBR0019CAUTION:
IBe 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.
IIn the case of brake fluid leakage from the master cylinder,
disassemble the cylinder. Then check piston cups for
deformation or scratches and replace necessary parts.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve, depressing brake
pedal to empty fluid from master cylinder.
3. Remove brake pipe flare nuts.
4. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
SBR879D
SBR938A
DisassemblyNBBR00201. Bend claws of stopper cap outward.
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
BR-16

ABR190
InstallationNBBR0023CAUTION:
IRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Place master cylinder onto brake booster and secure mount-
ing nuts lightly.
2. Torque mounting nuts.
: 12 - 15 N´m (1.2 - 1.5 kg-m,9-11ft-lb)
3. Fill up reservoir tank with new brake fluid.
4. Plug all ports on master cylinder with fingers to prevent air
suction while releasing brake pedal.
5. Have driver depress brake pedal slowly several times until no
air comes out of master cylinder.
6. Fit brake lines to master cylinder.
7. Tighten flare nuts.
: 15 - 17 N´m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
8. Bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
MASTER CYLINDER
Installation
BR-18

SBR002A
SBR365AA
On-vehicle ServiceNBBR0024OPERATING CHECKNBBR0024S011. Depress brake pedal several times with engine off. After
exhausting vacuum, make sure there is no change in pedal
stroke.
2. Depress brake pedal, then start engine. If pedal goes down
slightly, operation is normal.
AIRTIGHT CHECKNBBR0024S021. Start engine, and stop it after one or two minutes. Depress
brake pedal several times slowly. Booster is airtight if pedal
stroke is less each time.
2. Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and stop engine
with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not change
after holding pedal down for30 seconds.
SBR368DA
RemovalNBBR0025CAUTION:
IBe 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.
IBe careful not to deform or bend brake pipes, during
removal of booster.
SBR208E
InspectionNBBR0026OUTPUT ROD LENGTH CHECKNBBR0026S011. Apply vacuum of þ66.7 kPa (þ500 mmHg, þ19.69 inHg) to
brake booster with a hand vacuum pump.
2. Add preload of 19.6 N (2.0 kg, 4.4 lb) to output rod.
3. Check output rod length.
Specified length:
10.275 - 10.525 mm (0.4045 - 0.4144 in)
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BRAKE BOOSTER
On-vehicle Service
BR-19

SBR116BG
Installation=NBBR0027CAUTION:
IBe careful not to deform or bend brake pipes during instal-
lation of booster.
IReplace clevis pin if damaged.
IRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
ITake care not to damage brake booster mounting bolt
thread when installing. Due to the narrow angle of
installation, the threads can be damaged by the dash
panel.
1. Before fitting booster, temporarily adjust clevis to dimension
shown.
2. Fit booster, then secure mounting nuts (brake pedal bracket to
brake booster) lightly.
3. Connect brake pedal and booster input rod with clevis pin.
4. Secure mounting nuts.
Specification: 13 - 16 N´m (1.3 - 1.6 kg-m,9-12ft-lb)
5. Install master cylinder. Refer to ªInstallationº in ªMASTER
CYLINDERº, BR-18.
6. Adjust brake pedal height and free play. Refer to ªAdjustmentº
in ªBRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKETº, BR-14.
7. Secure lock nut for clevis.
: 16 - 22 N´m (1.6 - 2.2 kg-m, 12 - 16 ft-lb)
8. Bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Installation
BR-20

ComponentsNBBR0031
SBR385DC
1. Main pin
2. Pin boot
3. Torque member fixing bolt
4. Torque member
5. Shim cover
6. Inner shim7. Inner pad
8. Pad retainer
9. Outer pad
10. Outer shim
11. Connecting bolt
12. Copper washer13. Main pin bolt
14. Bleed valve
15. Cylinder body
16. Piston seal
17. Piston
18. Piston boot
Pad ReplacementNBBR0032WARNING:
Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
IWhen cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal,
or piston will pop out.
IBe careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
Always replace shims when replacing pads.
IIf shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat,
replace them with new shims.
IIt is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this
case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
ICarefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will
return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Components
BR-22

SBR383D
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove lower pin bolt.
SBR384D
3. Open cylinder body upward. Then remove pad retainers, and
inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will
return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
RemovalNBBR0033WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake
hose.
SBR386D
Remove torque member fixing bolts and connecting bolt.
It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for dis-
assembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this case,
suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake
hose.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-23

SBR085A
DisassemblyNBBR0034WARNING:
Do not place your fingers in front of piston.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or score cylinder wall.
1. Push out piston with dust seal with compressed air.
2. Remove piston seal with a suitable tool.
InspectionNBBR0035CALIPERNBBR0035S01Cylinder BodyNBBR0035S0101ICheck inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, damage
or presence of foreign objects. If any of the above conditions
are observed, replace cylinder body.
IMinor damage from rust or foreign objects may be eliminated
by polishing surface with a fine emery paper. Replace cylinder
body if necessary.
CAUTION:
Use brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oil.
PistonNBBR0035S0102Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign
objects. Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with emery
paper even if rust or foreign objects are stuck to sliding sur-
face.
Slide Pin, Pin Bolt and Pin BootNBBR0035S0103Check for wear, cracks, rust or other damage. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
SBR019B
ROTORNBBR0035S02RunoutNBBR0035S02011. Secure rotor to wheel hub with at least two nuts (M12´1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the
specifications before measuring. Refer to AX-4, ªFront Wheel
Bearingº.
Maximum runout:
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
3. If the runout is out of specification, find minimum runout posi-
tion as follows:
a. Remove nuts and rotor from wheel hub.
b. Shift the rotor one hole and secure rotor to wheel hub with
nuts.
c. Measure runout.
d. Repeat steps a. to c. so that minimum runout position can be
found.
4. If the runout is still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car
brake lathe (ªMAD, DL-8700º, ªAMMCO 700 and 705º or
equivalent).
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Disassembly
BR-24

SBR020B
ThicknessNBBR0035S0202Thickness variation (At least 8 positions):
Maximum 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
If thickness variation exceeds the specification, turn rotor with on-
car brake lathe.
Rotor repair limit:
26.0 mm (1.024 in)
SBR574
AssemblyNBBR00361. Insert piston seal into groove on cylinder body.
2. With piston boot fitted to piston, insert piston boot into groove
on cylinder body and install piston.
3. Properly secure piston boot
SBR387D
InstallationNBBR0037CAUTION:
IRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 3º.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install caliper assembly.
2. Install brake hose to caliper securely.
3. Install all parts and secure all bolts.
4. Bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
Brake Burnishing ProcedureNBBR0086When experiencing soft brake pedal feel at very low mileage, or
after replacing the rotor, burnish the brake pad contact surfaces
according to the following procedures.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic con-
ditions. 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 sec-
onds.
3. To cool the 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 burnish-
ing procedure.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
Inspection (Cont'd)
BR-25

This component controls the hydraulic circuit and increases, holds
or decreases hydraulic pressure to all or individual wheels. The
ABS actuator and electric unit is serviced as an assembly.
ABS Actuator OperationNBBR0091S0301
Inlet solenoid
valveOutlet solenoid
valve
Normal brake operation OFF (Open) OFF (Closed)Master cylinder brake fluid pressure is directly
transmitted to caliper via the inlet solenoid valve.
ABS operationPressure hold ON (Closed) OFF (Closed)Hydraulic circuit is shut off to hold the caliper
brake fluid pressure.
Pressure
decreaseON (Closed) ON (Open)Caliper brake fluid is sent to reservoir via the out-
let solenoid valve. Then it is pushed up to the
master cylinder by pump.
Pressure increase OFF (Open) OFF (Closed)Master cylinder brake fluid pressure is transmitted
to caliper.
G SENSOR (4WD MODELS ONLY)NBBR0091S05The G sensor senses deceleration during braking to determine
whether the vehicle is being driven on a high  road (asphalt road,
etc.) or a low  road (snow-covered road, etc.). It then sends a
signal to the ABS control unit.
SBR456E
The reed switch turns on when it is affected by a magnetic field.
During sudden deceleration (braking on a high  road), the weight
moves and the magnet in the weight moves away from the reed
switch. The magnetic field then diminishes and the reed switch
turns off.
DESCRIPTIONABS
System Description (Cont'd)
BR-34