brake fluid NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Owners Manual

InstallationNJBR0026CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform or bend brake pipes, during
installation of booster.
Replace clevis pin if damaged.
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 4”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Take care not to damage brake booster mounting bolt
thread when installing. Due to the acute angle of
installation, the threads can be damaged with the dash
panel.
SBR237EA
1. Before fitting booster, temporarily adjust clevis to dimension
shown.
2. Fit booster, then secure mounting nuts (brake pedal bracket to
master cylinder) 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 - 12 ft-lb)
5. Install master cylinder. Refer to “Installation” in “MASTER
CYLINDER”, BR-19.
6. Bleed air. Refer to “Bleeding Brake System”, BR-8.
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BRAKE BOOSTER
Installation
BR-21

SBR976B
SBR932C
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove pin bolt.
3. Open cylinder body upward. Then remove pad with retainers,
inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
11 m m ( 0 . 4 3 i n )
Pad wear limit:
2.0mm(0.079in)
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will
return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
SBR979B
RemovalNJBR0031WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
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.
SBR772
DisassemblyNJBR0032WARNING:
Do not place your fingers in front of piston.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or score cylinder wall.
1. Push out piston with piston boot with compressed air.
2. Remove piston seal with a suitable tool.
InspectionNJBR0033CALIPERNJBR0033S01Cylinder BodyNJBR0033S0101Check inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, damage
or presence of 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.
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Pad Replacement (Cont’d)
BR-28

CAUTION:
Use brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oil.
PistonNJBR0033S0102CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with emery
paper even if rust or foreign materials are stuck to sliding
surface.
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign
materials. Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
Slide Pin, Pin Bolt and Pin BootNJBR0033S0103Check for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
ROTORNJBR0033S02Rubbing SurfaceNJBR0033S0201Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
SBR219C
RunoutNJBR0033S02021. Secure rotor to wheel hub with at least two nuts (M12 x 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 section
(“Front Wheel Bearing”, “ON-VEHICLE SERVICE”).
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 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 (“MAD, DL-8700”, “AMMCO 700 and 705” or
equivalent).
ThicknessNJBR0033S0203Thickness variation (At least 8 positions):
Maximum 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
If thickness variation exceeds the specification, turn rotor with on-
car brake lathe.
Rotor repair limit:
20.0 mm (0.787 in)
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
Inspection (Cont’d)
BR-29

SBR574
AssemblyNJBR00341. 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.
SBR980B
InstallationNJBR0035CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 4”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install brake hose to caliper securely.
2. Install all parts and secure all bolts.
3. Bleed air. Refer to “Bleeding Brake System”, BR-8.
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Assembly
BR-30

It 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.
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 “Brake Burnishing Procedure”, “ON-VEHICLE
SERVICE”, BR-7.
SBR764E
SBR916C
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brake cable mounting bolt and lock spring.
3. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
4. Remove upper pin bolt.
5. Open cylinder body downward. Then remove pad retainers,
and inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
9.3mm(0.366in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0mm(0.079in)
SBR641
6. When installing new pads, push piston into cylinder body by
gently turning piston clockwise, as shown.
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will
return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
SBR306E
7. Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown in the figure.
REAR DISC BRAKE (CAM & STRUT TYPE)
Pad Replacement (Cont’d)
BR-32

SBR088B
3. Disassemble cylinder body.
a. Pry off ring B with suitable pliers, then remove spring cover,
spring and seat.
b. Remove washer, key plate, push rod, O-ring and strut.
SBR656
c. Remove piston seal.
Be careful not to damage cylinder body.
SBR767E
4. Remove return spring, toggle lever and cable guide.
InspectionNJBR0041CALIPERNJBR0041S01CAUTION:
Use brake fluid to clean cylinder. Never use mineral oil.
Cylinder BodyNJBR0041S0101Check inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, damage
or presence of 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 MemberNJBR0041S0102Check for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
PistonNJBR0041S0103CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with emery
paper even if rust or foreign matter is stuck to sliding surface.
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign
materials.
Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
REAR DISC BRAKE (CAM & STRUT TYPE)
Disassembly (Cont’d)
BR-34

SBR307E
InstallationNJBR0043CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 4”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install caliper assembly.
As shown in the figure, align the piston’s concave to the pad’s
convex, then install the cylinder body to the torque member.
2. Install brake hose to caliper securely.
3. Install all parts and secure all bolts.
4. Bleed air. Refer to “Bleeding Brake System”, BR-8.
REAR DISC BRAKE (CAM & STRUT TYPE)
Installation
BR-38

NBR423
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brake cable lock spring.
3. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
4. Remove upper pin bolt.
NBR426
5. Open cylinder body downward. Then remove pads inner and
outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
9.3mm(0.366in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0mm(0.079in)
SBR641
6. When installing new pads, push piston into cylinder body by
gently turning piston clockwise, as shown.
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will
return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
NBR374
7. Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown in the figure.
NBR375
8. As shown in the figure, align the piston’s concave to the pad’s
convex, then install the cylinder body to the torque member.
9. Install brake cable, brake cable mounting bolt, lock spring and
master cylinder reservoir cap.
REAR DISC BRAKE (BALL & RAMP TYPE)
Pad Replacement (Cont’d)
BR-40

NBR427
RemovalNJBR0143WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
1. Remove brake cable lock spring.
2. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts and connecting bolt.
4. Remove brake hose connecting bolt.
5. Plug off the brake hose and cylinder body to prevent air enter-
ing the system.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken as not to let:
Air enter the cylinder body and brake hose.
Brake fluid spill from the cylinder body and brake hose.
DisassemblyNJBR0144Remove pin bolts and pins.
NOTE:
Cylinder body can not be disassembled.
InspectionNJBR0145CALIPERNJBR0145S01CAUTION:
Do not drain any brake fluid from cylinder body. Cylinder body
can not be disassembled.
Cylinder BodyNJBR0145S0101Check cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of
foreign materials. If any of the above conditions are observed,
replace cylinder body.
Torque MemberNJBR0145S0102Check for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Pin and Pin BootNJBR0145S0104Check for wear, cracks or other damage.
Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
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REAR DISC BRAKE (BALL & RAMP TYPE)
Removal
BR-41

SBR219C
ROTORNJBR0145S02Rubbing SurfaceNJBR0145S0201Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
RunoutNJBR0145S02021. Secure rotor to wheel hub with two nuts (M12 x 1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
Make sure that axial end play is within the specifications
before measuring. Refer to AX section (“REAR WHEEL
BEARING”, “On-vehicle Service”).
3. Change relative positions of rotor and wheel hub so that runout
is minimized.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
ThicknessNJBR0145S0203Rotor repair limit:
Standard thickness
10 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum thickness
9 mm (0.35 in)
Thickness variation (At least 8 portions)
Maximum 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
NBR374
NBR375
InstallationNJBR0146CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 4”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Do not drain (factory) filled brake fluid from (new) caliper
assemblies.
1. Install caliper assembly.
As shown in the figure, align the piston’s concave to the pad’s
convex, then install the cylinder body to the torque member.
2. Remove the plug from the cylinder body and brake hose.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken as not to let:
Air enter the cylinder body and brake hose.
Brake fluid spill from the cylinder body and brake hose.
3. Install brake hose to caliper securely.
4. Install all parts and secure all bolts.
5. Bleed air. Refer to “Bleeding Brake System”, BR-8.
REAR DISC BRAKE (BALL & RAMP TYPE)
Inspection (Cont’d)
BR-42