brake fluid INFINITI QX56 2007 Factory Workshop Manual

BRAKE FLUID
BR-9
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4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" (front disc brake), BR-24,
"Exploded View" (rear disc brake).
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 at each wheel, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed
air in order from the front left, rear left, and front right bleed valves.

BR-10
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
Hydraulic CircuitINFOID:0000000003532727
CAUTION:
• All hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
• Make sure there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and coun-
terclockwise.
• The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble 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 areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
• When removing components, cover connections so that no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter gets in.
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake HoseINFOID:0000000003532728
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 lock plate and brake hose from bracket.
4. Remove union bolt and then remove brake hose from cylinder body.
INSTALLATION
1. Actuator 2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster
4. Connector
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
BR-11
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1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on cylinder
body, and tighten union bolt. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket
with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut using a
flare nut wrench.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake HoseINFOID:0000000003532729
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 lock plate and brake hose from bracket.
4. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from cylinder body.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on cylinder
body, and tighten union bolt. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washers.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket
with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut to using a
flare nut wrench. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
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BR-12
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
Inspection After Installation
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CAUTION:
If a leak is detected at the connections, retighten it or, if necessary, replace the damaged part.
1. Check brake tubes and hose connections for fluid leaks, damage, twist, deformation, contact with other
parts, and loose connections. Replace any damage parts.
2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg-f, 177 lb-f) with engine running for approxi-
mately 5 seconds, check for fluid leakage from each part.

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR-13
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
On Board InspectionINFOID:0000000003532731
LEAK INSPECTION
• Check for leaks at brake master cylinder to brake booster attachment point, reservoir tank, and brake tube
connections.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532732
REMOVAL
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.
• Before removing brake brake master cylinder, depress the brake pedal 5-6 times with the key OFF to
deplete vacuum in the booster.
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-8, "
Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect harness connectors for fluid level sensor and pressure sensors.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from brake master cylinder.
4. Remove brake master cylinder mounting nuts, and master cylinder assembly.
INSTALLATION
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Fluid level sensor 3. Grommet
4. Master cylinder sub-assembly 5. Front pressure sensor 6. Rear pressure sensor
7. Seal 8. Reservoir tank B. Brake fluid
R. Rubber grease
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BR-14
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
• Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System".
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
• Adjust brake pedal. Refer to BR-5, "
Inspection and Adjustment" .
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003532733
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Master cylinder cannot be disassembled.
• Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
Pull reservoir tank off master cylinder sub-assembly, then remove grommets from master cylinder sub-assem-
bly body.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Never use mineral oil 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 or rubber grease to new grommets, then insert into master cylinder sub-assembly. Refer
to GI-45
.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder sub-assembly.

BR-16
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BRAKE BOOSTER
• Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If brake booster is tilted or inclined during
installation, dash panel may damage the threads.
• Attach the check valve in the correct direction.
1. Remove engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove brake piping from brake master cylinder.
4. Remove brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove vacuum hose from brake booster. Refer to BR-17
.
6. Disconnect active boost and delta stroke sensor harness connectors from brake booster assembly.
7. Remove brake pedal attachment snap pin and clevis pin from inside the vehicle.
8. Remove nuts on brake booster and brake pedal assembly.
9. Remove brake booster assembly from dash panel.
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 rod length so that the length B (in
the figure) satisfies the specified value.
2. After adjusting “B”, temporarily tighten lock nut and install
booster assembly to the vehicle.
• Install a gaskets and spacer block between booster assembly
and the dash panel.
3. Connect brake pedal with clevis of input rod.
4. Install pedal bracket mounting nuts and tighten them to the
specified torque.
5. Install brake piping from brake master cylinder to ABS actuator. Refer to BR-10, "
Hydraulic Circuit".
6. Connect active boost and delta stroke sensor harness connectors to brake booster assembly.
7. Connect vacuum hose to brake booster.
8. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal.
10. Tighten lock nut of input rod to specification.
11. Install engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Install engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
13. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
SBR208E
Standard dimension : 15.6 − 15.9 mm (0.614 − 0.626 in)
[when vacuum is – 66.7 kPa (– 500 mmHg, – 19.69 inHg)]
Length “B” : 151 mm (5.94 in)
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-19
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WARNING:
Clean dust on cylinder body and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of
airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
• While removing cylinder body never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
• It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch brake
hose.
• Do not damage piston boot.
• Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-20, "
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper".
Removal and Installation of Brake PadINFOID:0000000003532740
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pads, shims and pad retainers from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Push pistons in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in piston.
2. Attach pad retainers, pads and shims to torque member.
• Apply Molykote M-77 grease to pad retainer where brake pad
contacts and between pad and shim.
CAUTION:
• When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is
seated fully in the torque member as shown.
• Do not get grease on the brake rotor friction surface.
3. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" .
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorINFOID:0000000003532741
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-8, "
Drain and Refill".
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove torque member bolts.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing cylinder body, remove sliding pin bolts and torque member from cylinder body.
B. Brake fluid M. Molykote M-77 grease R. Rubber grease
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BR-20
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10
.
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install sliding pin bolts and torque member to caliper, if removed. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" .
3. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, then tighten the torque
member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-18, "
Compo-
nent" .
CAUTION:
• When attaching caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any
oil off knuckle spindle, washers and caliper assembly
attachment surfaces.
• Do not reuse caliper torque member bolts.
4. Install brake hose to cylinder body, then tighten union bolt to
specification, as necessary. Refer to BR-18, "
Component" .
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse copper washer.
• Install brake hose to caliper assembly together with union
bolt and washers.
5. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake CaliperINFOID:0000000003532742
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove the pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from the torque
member.
2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air from union bolt
mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Keep hands away from piston.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-21
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4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seal from cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
• Use new brake fluid for cleaning. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to MA-
10.
• Check inside surface of cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of the
above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.
• Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
Torque Member
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the above con-
ditions are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
Sliding Pins, and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If damage or deformation is present,
replace the affected part.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert seal in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
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