brakes troubleshoot NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Workshop Manual

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
CONTENTS
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SECTIONBR
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BR
BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)“AIRBAG”and“SEATBELTPRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 6
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................... 6
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
COMPONENTS .................................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
BRAKE FLUID .......................................................... 10
On-board Inspection ............................................... 10
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .................... 10
Drain and Refill ....................................................... 10
Bleeding Brake System ........................................... 11
LHD MODEL ........................................................ 11
RHD MODEL ........................................................ 11
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE ....................................... 12
Hydraulic Circuit ..................................................... 12
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Inspection after Installation .................................... 14
LOAD SENSING VALVE .......................................... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Inspection ............................................................... 16
INSPECTION ...................................................... 16
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 17
On-Board Inspection ............................................... 17
LEAK INSPECTION ............................................ 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Components ........................................................... 17
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 18
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 19
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 19
OPERATING CHECK .......................................... 19
AIRTIGHT CHECK .............................................. 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
COMPONENTS ................................................... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 22
Component ............................................................. 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
Inspection ............................................................... 23
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 23
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 23
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 24
On-Board Inspection ............................................... 24
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 24
Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad .................. 25
REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly
... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper

FAX-4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS003I6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
FAX-14FAX-7FAX-5FAX-5FAX-7FAX-5
PR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FFD-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise´´ ´´ ´´´´´´´
Shake´ ´´´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´´´´´ ´ ´´ ´
Shimmy´ ´´ ´´´´´
Shudder´´´´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or
handling´´´ ´´´

FFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS0034Z
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
Refer toFFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
".
Refer toFFD-19, "
To o t h C o n t a c t
".
Refer toFFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
".
Refer toFFD-20, "
Backlash
".
Refer toFFD-21, "
Companion Flange Runout
".
Refer toFFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
".
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise´´´´´´´´´´´´´

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
FSU-5
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FSU
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES002KK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
x: ApplicableReference page
FSU-6FSU-10FSU-6FSU-6FSU-21FSU-7FSU-7FSU-7
FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FFD-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible Cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation,
damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
DRIVE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise´ ´ ´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´´
Shake´´´´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´ ´ ´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´
Shimmy´´´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shudder´´´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or handling´ ´ ´´´ ´´ ´ ´ ´

PR-2
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS002WN
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
PR-3
(front)
PR-7(rear)
PR-3(front)
PR-7(rear)
PR-3(front)
PR-7(rear)
RFD-7, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RFD-39, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FA X -4 , "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RSU-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FA X -4 , "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and suspected parts
Uneven rotation torque
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
Differential
Axle
Suspension
Tires
Road wheel
Drive shaft
Axle shaft
Brakes
Steering
SymptomNoise´´´´´´´´´´´´
Shake´´´´´´´´
Vibration´´´ ´´´ ´´ ´

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PS-5
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PS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEGS001LC
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
PS-6PS-6PS-18PS-18PS-18PS-6PS-8PS-8EM-12PS-8—
PS-18PS-12PS-11PS-16
NVHinPRsection
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVHinBRsection
NVHinBRsection
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE and SUSPENSION
TYRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom SteeringNoise´ ´ ´´´´´ ´ ´ ´´´´´´ ´
Shake´´´ ´ ´´´´ ´
Vibration´´´´´ ´ ´´ ´
Shimmy´´´ ´ ´´´ ´
Shudder´ ´ ´´´ ´

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RAX-5
[M226]
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RAX
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS003HW
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: Applicable Reference page
RAX-7
(M226 all)
RAX-7(M226 all)
RAX-7(M226 all)
PR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RFD-7
(with LSD),RFD-39
(with LD)
RSU-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
REAR FINAL DRIVE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
SymptomNoise´´ ´´´´´´
Shake´´ ´ ´´´´
Vibration´´ ´ ´´
Shimmy´´ ´´´´
Shudder´ ´´´´
Poor quality ride or handling´´´ ´´´

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RFD-7
[WITH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL]
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RFD
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS00392
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
RFD-22, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
"
RFD-16, "
Tooth Contact
"
RFD-22, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
"
RFD-17, "
Backlash
"
RFD-18, "
Companion Flange Runout
"
RFD-9, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
"
PR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
",RSU-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise´´´´´´´´´´´´´

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RFD-39
[WITH ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL]
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MA
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RFD
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS003AM
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
RFD-90, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
"
RFD-83, "
Tooth Contact
"
RFD-90, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
"
RFD-84, "
Backlash
"
RFD-85, "
Companion Flange Runout
"
RFD-40, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
"
PR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
",RSU-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise´´´´´´´´´´´´´

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RSU-3
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B
RSU
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:54000
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES002JF
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace the parts.
´: Applicable Reference page
RSU-4RSU-6RSU-4RSU-4RSU-9RSU-4
PR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RFD-7
(with LSD),RFD-39
(with LD)
RAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
REAR FINAL DRIVE
AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomsNoise´´´´´´´´ ´ ´´´ ´
Shake´´´´ ´´ ´ ´´´ ´
Vibration´´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´
Shimmy´´´´ ´ ´´´ ´
Shudder´´´ ´ ´´´ ´
Poor quality ride or handling´´´´´´ ´ ´´