mileage NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Brake System Workshop Manual

BR-4
PRECAUTIONS
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z

Use flare nut crowfoot and torque wrench when removing and
installing brake tube.

When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.

Before working, turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the
connectors of ABS actuator and control unit or the battery nega-
tive terminal.

Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-38, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" .
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.SBR686C

FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-27
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BR
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ComponentsNFS000AT
OTHER THAN BREMBO CALIPERS
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.

It is not necessary to remove torque member mounting 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 that brake hose is not under tension.

Do not damage piston boot.

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

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

Keep disc rotor clean of 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-38, "
Brake
Burnishing Procedure" .
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.
PFIA0746J

FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-29
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BR
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z

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-38, "
Brake
Burnishing Procedure" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad (Other than Brembo Calipers)NFS000AU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, shims and
pad retainers from torque member.
CAUTION:

When removing pad retainer from torque member, lift pad
retainer in the direction shown by arrow (shown in the
figure) so as not to deform it.

Do not damage piston boot.

Keep disc rotor clean of brake fluid.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based
grease between pad retainer and pad.
2. Install pad retainers and pad assemblies to torque member.
CAUTION:
Inner pad and outer pad have pad-return mechanism on
upper side of pad retainer. When installing pad to torque
member, be sure to install pad return lever to pad wear sen-
sor securely.
3. Install cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
When replacing pads with new ones, press in piston until
pads can be installed. In this case, carefully monitor brake fluid level in reservoir tank because
brake fluid will return to master cylinder reservoir tank.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-27, "
Components" .
5. Secure disc rotor with wheel nuts. Depress brake pedal a few times until it gets a responsive touch.
6. Check front disc brake for drag.
7. Install tires to vehicle.
SBR433D
SBR556E
SBR557E

BR-38
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of the disc rotor. If thickness is
outside the standard, replace disc rotor.
Brake Burnishing ProcedureNFS000AX
Burnish the brake pad and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces of disc rotor according to following proce-
dure after refinishing or replacing disc rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:

Be careful of vehicle speed because brake does not operate easily until pad and disc rotor are
securely fitted.

Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.Standard
Standard thickness : 30.0 mm (1.181 in)
Wear limit : 28.4 mm (1.118 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions)
: 0.015 mm (0.0006 in) or less
SBR020B