INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

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

ComponentsNBBR0038
SBR757DA
1. Shoe hold pin
2. Plug
3. Back plate
4. Check plug
5. Spring
6. Shoe (leading side)
7. Air bleeder
8. Spring
9. Piston cup10. Piston
11. Boot
12. Retainer ring
13. Toggle lever
14. Wave washer
15. Shoe (trailing side)
16. Adjuster
17. Boot
18. Piston19. Piston cup
20. Wheel cylinder
21. Adjuster lever
22. Spring seat
23. Shoe hold spring
24. Retainer
25. Adjuster spring
26. Return spring (upper)
27. Return spring (lower)
RemovalNBBR0039WARNING:
Clean brake lining with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne asbestos or other materials.
CAUTION:
Make sure parking brake lever is released completely.
SBR264CA
1. Release parking brake lever fully, then remove drum.
If drum is hard to remove, the following procedures
should be carried out.
a. Remove plug. Then shorten adjuster to make clearance
between brake shoe and drum as shown.
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Components
BR-26

SBR093A
b. Tighten the two bolts gradually.
SBR266CA
2. After removing shoe hold pin by rotating push retainer, remove
leading shoe then remove trailing shoe. Remove spring by
rotating shoes in direction arrow.
Be careful not to damage wheel cylinder piston boots.
3. Remove adjuster.
SBR267CA
4. Disconnect parking brake cable from toggle lever.
Be careful not to damage parking brake cable when separat-
ing it.
SBR093B
5. Remove retainer ring with a suitable tool. Then separate toggle
lever and brake shoe.
SBR816B
InspectionNBBR0040WHEEL CYLINDERNBBR0040S01ICheck wheel cylinder for leakage.
ICheck for wear, damage and loose conditions.
Replace if any such condition exists.
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REAR DRUM BRAKE
Removal (Cont'd)
BR-27

SBR215B
Wheel Cylinder OverhaulNBBR0041ICheck all internal parts for wear, rust and damage. Replace if
necessary.
IPay attention so as not to scratch cylinder when installing pis-
tons.
SBR095A
InspectionNBBR0042DRUMNBBR0042S01Maximum inner diameter: 296.5 mm (11.67 in)
Out-of-roundness: 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) or less
IContact surface should be fine finished with No. 120 to 150
emery paper.
IUsing a drum lathe, lathe brake drum if it shows scoring, par-
tial wear or stepped wear.
IAfter brake drum has been completely reconditioned or
replaced, check drum and shoes for proper contact pattern.
SBR021A
LININGNBBR0042S02Check lining thickness.
Standard lining thickness:
6.1 mm (0.240 in)
Lining wear limit (A):
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SBR092B
InstallationNBBR0043Always perform shoe clearance adjustment. Refer to BR-31.
1. Fit toggle lever to brake shoe (trailing side) with retainer ring.
ABR371
2. Apply brake grease to the contact areas (indicated by arrows
and hatching) shown at left.
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
BR-28

SBR217B
3. Shorten adjuster by rotating it.
IPay attention to direction of adjuster.
Wheel Screw Depression
Left Left-hand thread Yes
Right Right-hand thread No
SBR279B
4. Connect parking brake cable to toggle lever.
5. Install all parts.
Be careful not to damage wheel cylinder piston boots.
6. Check all parts are installed properly.
Pay attention to direction of adjuster assembly.
7. Install brake drum.
8. When installing new wheel cylinder or overhauling wheel
cylinder, bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
9. Adjust parking brake. Refer to ªAdjustmentº, ªPARKING
BRAKE CONTROLº, BR-31.
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REAR DRUM BRAKE
Installation (Cont'd)
BR-29

ComponentsNBBR0044
SBR667E
SBR390D
Removal and InstallationNBBR00451. To remove parking brake cable, first remove center console.
2. Disconnect warning lamp connector.
3. Remove bolts, slacken off and remove adjusting nut.
SBR391D
4. Disconnect cable. Refer to ªRemovalº, ªREAR DRUM BRAKEº,
BR-26.
InspectionNBBR00461. Check control lever for wear or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
2. Check wires for discontinuity or deterioration. Replace if nec-
essary.
3. Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.
4. Check parts at each connecting portion and, if deformed or
damaged, replace.
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Components
BR-30

SBR042D
AdjustmentNBBR00471. Adjust clearance between shoe and drum as follows:
a. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
b. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine run-
ning.
2. Pull control lever4-5notches. Then adjust control lever by
turning adjusting nut.
SBR073D
3. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever
stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches:6-8
4. Bend warning lamp switchplate to ensure:
IWarning lamp comes on when lever is lifted ªAº notches.
IWarning lamp goes out when lever is fully released.
Number of ªAº notches: 1 or less
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Adjustment
BR-31