NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

Inspection
OUTPUT ROD LENGTH CHECK
1. Supply brake booster with vacuum of þ66.7 kPa (þ667 mbar,
þ500 mmHg, þ19.69 inHg) using a hand vacuum pump.
2. Add preload of 19.6N (2.0 kg, 4.4lb) to output rod.
3. Check output rod length.
Specified length:
10.275 - 10.525 mm (0.4045 - 0.4144 in)
Installation
CAUTION:
lBe careful not to deform or bend brake pipes during
installation of booster.
lReplace clevis pin if damaged.
lRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
lNever reuse drained brake fluid.
lTake care not to damage brake booster mounting bolt
thread when installing. Due to the acute angle of
installation, the threads can be damaged on the metal
surrounding the dash panel holes.
1. Before fitting booster, temporarily adjust clevis to dimension
shown in the table.
Adjustment mm (in)
LHD 127.5 (5.02)
RHD 125 (4.92)
2. Fit booster, then secure mounting nuts (brake pedal bracket
to booster) lightly.
3. Connect brake pedal and booster input rod with clevis pin.
4. Secure mounting nuts.
Specification:
: 11 - 17 N´m (1.2 - 1.7 kg-m,9-12ft-lb)
5. Install master cylinder. Refer to BR-14.
6. Bleed air. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
7. Adjust pedal height to specification. Refer to SDS (BR-92).
Retighten clevis locknut.
Specification:
: 16 - 22 N´m (1.6 - 2.2 kg-m, 12 - 16 ft-lb)
SBR281A Output rod length
Approx. 125 - 127.5 (4.92 - 5.02)
Clevis Clevis lock-
nut
mm (in)
NBR191
BRAKE BOOSTER
BR-19

NBR421
Diesel models
Tube
Check valve
To Intake manifold
Check valveCheck valve
Vacuum reservoirLHD Petrol models
RHD Petrol models
To Brake booster Vacuum hose To intake
manifold
.Vacuum hose To brake booster
VACUUM HOSE
BR-20

Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
When installing vacuum hoses, pay attention to the follow-
ing points.
lDo not apply any oil or lubricants to vacuum hose and
check valve.
lInsert vacuum tube into vacuum hose as shown.
lInstall check valve, paying attention to its direction.
Inspection
HOSES AND CONNECTORS
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for air
tightness, improper attachment, chafing and deterioration.
CHECK VALVE
Check vacuum with a vacuum pump.
Connect to
booster sideVacuum should exist.
Connect to
engine sideVacuum should not exist.
SBR225B More than 24 mm
(0.94 in)
Connect hose until it contacts pro-
trusion on vacuum tube.
SBR498A Intake manifold
sideBrake booster
side
NBR385 CAUTION
Caution label
ENG.
SBR943A Booster side
Engine side
VACUUM HOSE
BR-21

VACUUM PUMP
1. Install vacuum gauge.
2. Run engine at 1,000 rpm or more.
3. Check vacuum.
Specified vacuum:
86.6 kPa (866 mbar, 650 mmHg, 25.59 inHg) or
more
Booster side
Engine side
Arrow indicates
engine side
SBR844B
SBR209DA Vacuum gauge
VACUUM HOSE
Inspection (Cont'd)
BR-22

Pad Replacement
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
lWhen cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal
because piston will pop out.
lBe careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
Always replace shims when replacing pads.
lIf shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat,
replace them with new shims.
lIt 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.
lBurnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªCHECK AND
ADJUSTMENTº, BR-7.
NBR438
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-23

1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove lower pin bolt.
3. Open cylinder body upward. Then remove pad retainers, and
inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
11 mm (0.43 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.
Removal
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne materials.
CAUTION:
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Remove torque member fixing bolts and connecting bolt.
It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly.
NBR156
SBR079B Wire
NBR159
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-24

Disassembly
WARNING:
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 suitable tool.
Inspection Ð Caliper
CYLINDER BODY
lCheck inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, dam-
age or presence of foreign materials. If any of the above
conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.
lMinor damage from rust or foreign materials may be elimi-
nated by polishing surface with a fine emery paper. Replace
cylinder body if necessary.
CAUTION:
Use brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oil.
PISTON
CAUTION:
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 for-
eign materials. Replace if any of the above conditions are
observed.
SLIDE PIN, PIN BOLT AND PIN BOOT
Check for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
SBR772
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-25

Pad Replacement
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
lWhen cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal
because piston will pop out.
lBe careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
Always replace shims when replacing pads.
lIf shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat,
replace them with new shims.
lIt 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.
lBurnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªCHECK AND
ADJUSTMENTº, BR-7.
NBR439
FRONT DISC BRAKESR20DE - M/T
BR-26

REMOVAL
1. Remove the housing retaining spring.
2. Wipe away any dirt from the guide pins between the torque
member and the cylinder body.
3. Pull out the protective caps from the guide sleeves.
4. Usea7-mmALLEN key to unscrew the guide pins
from the torque member.
5. Partially remove the guide pins from the guide sleeve.
6. Pull the cylinder body manually towards the outer side of the
vehicle so that the piston is slightly pressed back.
7. Remove the cylinder body and hang it on a wire in the wheel
arch in a suitable position.
Make sure there is no strain on the brake hose piping.
8. Remove the brake pad on the piston side from the piston.
9. Remove the second brake pad from the torque member.
NBR292 Spring Cylinder bodyTorque member lug.Torque member lug Locating
holes
NBR300 Protective
caps
NBR290
Wire
Spring
FRONT DISC BRAKESR20DE - M/T
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-27

CAUTION:
Do not use any sharp tools or cleaning agents which con-
tains mineral oil. Damage to the installation can occur.
10. Clean the cylinder body and guide grooves in the torque
member.
11. Check the dust cover and guide sleeves for damage.
12. Measure the amount of wear on the brake pad
Standard pad thickness:
11 mm (0.43 in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
14. Press the piston fully back with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Carefully monitor brake fluid level to avoid brake fluid from
returning to the reservoir when pushing back the piston.
Installation
1. Install the brake pad with a three-pronged retaining spring
into the piston.
2. Place the second brake pad into the guide groove of the
torque member on the outer side of the brake disc.
3. Place the cylinder body with the installed brake pad over the
brake disc and the second brake pad.
4. Tighten the guide pins witha7-mmAllen key.
5. Press back the protective caps into the guides sleeve.
NBR303
Wire
Cylinder body
Torque
member
Guide groove
Second brake pad
Three-pronged
brake pad Piston
Guide pins
25-30
(2.5 - 3.1,
18 - 22) Protective caps
.N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)NBR299
FRONT DISC BRAKESR20DE - M/T
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-28