Comprehensive Brake System Guide
Comprehensive Brake System Guide
B
SECTION
BRAKE SYSTEM C
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3 On-vehicle Service ................................................. 16 BR
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System OPERATING CHECK .......................................... 16
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- AIRTIGHT CHECK .............................................. 16
SIONER” .................................................................. 3 Removal ................................................................. 16 G
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3 Inspection ............................................................... 17
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 3 OUTPUT ROD LENGTH CHECK ........................ 17
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4 Installation .............................................................. 17
H
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4 VACUUM HOSE ........................................................ 18
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 Inspection ............................................................... 18
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 HOSES AND CONNECTORS ............................. 18 I
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6 CHECK VALVE .................................................... 18
Checking Brake Fluid Level ..................................... 6 FRONT DISC BRAKE (CL25VA/CL25VB TYPE) ..... 19
Checking Brake Line ................................................ 6 On-board Inspection ............................................... 19 J
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................... 6 PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 19
Bleeding Brake System ............................................ 7 Component ............................................................. 19
Brake Burnishing Procedure .................................... 7 Pad Replacement ................................................... 19
K
BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE ........................................ 8 Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and
Hydraulic Circuit ....................................................... 8 Disc Rotor ............................................................... 20
Removal ................................................................... 8 REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
Inspection ................................................................. 9 INSTALLATION ................................................... 21 L
Installation ................................................................ 9 Disassembly and Assembly of Caliper Assembly ... 21
DUAL PROPORTIONING VALVE ............................ 10 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
Inspection ............................................................... 10 CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 21 M
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET ..............................11 DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 22
Removal and Installation .........................................11 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 22
Inspection ................................................................11 FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE) ................ 23
Adjustment ............................................................. 12 On-board Inspection ............................................... 23
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ..................................... 12 PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 23
STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASCD CANCEL Component ............................................................. 23
SWITCH CLEARANCE ....................................... 12 Pad Replacement ................................................... 24
MASTER CYLINDER ................................................ 13 REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
Removal ................................................................. 13 HOW TO APPLY GREASE TO THE BRAKE PAD... 25
Disassembly ........................................................... 14 INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
Inspection ............................................................... 14 Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and
Assembly ................................................................ 14 Disc Rotor ............................................................... 26
Installation .............................................................. 15 REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 16
BR-1
INSTALLATION .................................................... 26 REAR DRUM BRAKE ...............................................38
Disassembly and Assembly of Caliper Assembly ... 26 Components ............................................................38
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 26 Removal ..................................................................38
CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 27 Inspection ................................................................40
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 27 WHEEL CYLINDER .............................................40
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 28 WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL ........................40
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 29 DRUM ..................................................................40
On-board Inspection ............................................... 29 LINING .................................................................40
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 29 Installation ...............................................................41
Component ............................................................. 29 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ......42
Pad Replacement ................................................... 30 General Specifications ............................................42
Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and Brake Pedal ............................................................42
Disc Rotor ............................................................... 31 Front Disc Brake .....................................................42
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31 Rear Disc Brake ......................................................43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 31 Drum Brake .............................................................43
Disassembly and Assembly of Caliper Assembly ... 32
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 32
CALIPER INSPECTION ...................................... 33
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 34
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 34
BR-2
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
A
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EFS0022M
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along B
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual. C
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. D
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section. E
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harness connec-
tors. BR
Precautions for Brake System EFS0022N
BR-3
PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
S-NT360
NT151
BR-4
Symptom
X: Applicable
Reference page
BRAKE
SUSPECTED PARTS
Noise
Shake
Shimmy, Judder
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
X
Pads - uneven wear BR-19, BR-24 , BR-30
X
Shims damaged BR-19, BR-23 , BR-29
X
Rotor imbalance BR-22, BR-27 , BR-34
X
X
BR-5
Rotor damage BR-22, BR-27 , BR-34
X
Rotor runout BR-22, BR-27 , BR-34
X
Rotor deformation BR-22, BR-27 , BR-34
X
Rotor deflection BR-22, BR-27 , BR-34
X
Rotor rust BR-7
X
EFS0022Q
L
K
E
B
A
H
D
C
M
BR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SBR451D
CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary,
replace damaged parts.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or
other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
SBR389C
CAUTION:
● Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
● Always keep fluid level higher than minimum line on reservoir tank.
● Never reuse drained brake fluid.
● 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.
1. Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to each air bleeder valve.
3. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing
brake pedal.
4. Refill brake fluid reservoir until brake fluid comes out of each air
bleeder valve.
5. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid. Refer to BR-7, "Bleeding Brake System" .
SBR419C
BR-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
A
CAUTION:
● Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during
bleeding operation.
● Fill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. Make sure it is B
full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
● Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of
brake fluid. C
● For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and discon-
nect ABS actuator and electric unit connectors or battery
ground cable. D
● Bleed air in the following order.
Right rear brake → Left front brake → Left rear brake →
SBR995
BR-7
BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE
WBR074
Removal EFS0022X
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.
● All hoses must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
BR-8
BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE
SBR992
D
Inspection EFS0022Y
Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Installation EFS0022Z
E
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve.
CAUTION: H
● Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
● Never reuse drained brake fluid. SBR686C
BR-9
DUAL PROPORTIONING VALVE
Inspection EFS00230
CAUTION:
● Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder.
● Use new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
● Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on paint areas, wash it away with water immediately.
1. Connect Tool to air bleeders of front and rear brakes on either
LH and RH side.
2. Bleed air from the Tool.
3. Check fluid pressure by depressing brake pedal.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
QR25DE without
Applied model All QG18DE QR25DE with ABS
ABS
Applied pressure
7,355 (75, 1,067) 6,374 (65, 924) 6,374 (65, 924)
(Front brake)
5,099 - 5,492 3,775 - 4,168 4,119 - 4,511 SBR822BA
Output pressure
(52 - 56, (38 - 42, (42 - 46,
(Rear brake)
740 - 796) 548 - 604) 597 - 654)
SBR823BA
BR-10
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET
BR
WBR022
G
Inspection EFS00232
SBR997
K
BR-11
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET
Adjustment EFS00233
WBR075
1. Loosen lock nut and adjust pedal free height by turning brake
booster input rod. Then tighten lock nut.
2. Check pedal free play.
CAUTION:
Make sure that stop lamps go off when pedal is released.
3. Check brake pedal's depressed height while engine is running. If
lower than specification, check brake system for leaks, accumu-
lation of air or any damage to components (master cylinder,
wheel cylinder, etc.); then make necessary repairs.
SBR229E
BR-12
MASTER CYLINDER
BR
WFIA0132E
K
1. Reservoir cap 2. Oil filter 3. Float
4. Reservoir tank 5. Seal 6. Cylinder body
7. Spring pin (with ABS) 8. Piston stopper pin (with ABS) 9. Secondary piston assembly L
10. Primary piston assembly 11. Stopper cap 12. Proportioning valve (without ABS)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is M
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve, depressing brake pedal to empty fluid from master cylinder.
3. Remove brake line flare nuts from master cylinder.
4. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
BR-13
MASTER CYLINDER
Disassembly EFS00235
SBR234E
SBR231E
SBR232E
Inspection EFS00236
WBR068
BR-14
MASTER CYLINDER
SBR221BA
G
SBR232E
SBR235E
K
Installation EFS00238
4. Plug all ports on master cylinder with fingers to prevent air suc-
tion while releasing brake pedal.
5. Have driver depress brake pedal slowly several times until no air comes out of master cylinder.
6. Fit brake lines to master cylinder.
7. Tighten flare nuts.
Flare nuts : 15 - 18 N·m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
8. Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-7, "Bleeding Brake System" .
BR-15
BRAKE BOOSTER
OPERATING CHECK
1. Stop engine and depress brake pedal several times. Check that
pedal stroke does not change.
2. Depress brake pedal, then start engine. If pedal goes down
slightly, operation is normal.
SBR002A
AIRTIGHT CHECK
1. Start engine, and stop it after one or two minutes. Depress brake
pedal several times slowly. The pedal should go further down
the first time, and then it should gradually rise thereafter.
2. Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and stop engine
with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not change after
holding pedal down for 30 seconds.
SBR365AA
Removal EFS0023A
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.
● Be careful not to deform or bend brake lines, during
removal of booster.
● Replace clevis pin if it is damaged.
● Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If
brake booster is tilted or inclined during installation, the
dash panel may damage the threads.
● Attach the check valve in the correct orientation. SBR232CB
1. Remove strut tower bar, if equipped. Refer to FSU-5, "Compo-
nents" .
2. Remove air cleaner and inlet duct. Refer to EM-101, "Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-13, "Removal" .
4. Remove vacuum hose from the brake booster. Refer to BR-18, "Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove lower driver instrument panel. Refer to IP-10, "Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove the brake pedal attachment snap pin and clevis pin from inside the vehicle.
7. Remove the nuts on the brake booster and brake pedal assembly.
8. Remove brake booster assembly from the engine compartment side.
BR-16
BRAKE BOOSTER
Inspection EFS0023B
D
SBR208E
Installation EFS0023C
E
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to deform or bend brake lines, during installation of booster.
● Replace clevis pin if damaged. BR
● Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
● Never reuse drained brake fluid.
● Take care not to damage brake booster mounting bolt thread when installing. Due to the acute G
angle of installation, the threads can be damaged with the dash panel.
1. Before fitting booster, temporarily adjust clevis to dimension
shown. H
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. I
4. Install and tighten brake booster mounting nuts to specification.
Brake booster : 13 - 16 N·m (1.3 - 1.6 kg-m, 9 - 12 ft-lb) J
5. Install master cylinder. Refer to BR-15, "Installation" .
6. Connect brake booster vacuum hose. WFIA0042E
BR-17
VACUUM HOSE
CAUTION:
When installing vacuum hoses, pay attention to the following points:
● Do not apply any oil or lubricants to vacuum hose with
check valve.
● Insert vacuum tube into vacuum hose as shown.
● Install vacuum hose with the internal check valve oriented
in the correct direction. The arrow on the hose should point
to the engine connection.
SBR225B
Inspection EFS0023E
SBR844B
BR-18
FRONT DISC BRAKE (CL25VA/CL25VB TYPE)
BRA0010D
E
Component EFS0031R
BR
WFIA0284E
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other
materials.
CAUTION:
● When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
BR-19
FRONT DISC BRAKE (CL25VA/CL25VB TYPE)
● Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor. Always replace shims when replacing
pads.
● If shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
SBR976B
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to MA-32, "Tire Rotation" .
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-6, "Changing Brake Fluid" .
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts and brake hose connecting
bolt.
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
● It is not necessary to remove brake hose connecting bolt
except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assem-
bly. In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so
as not to stretch brake hose.
4. Remove disc rotor.
SBR979B
BR-20
FRONT DISC BRAKE (CL25VA/CL25VB TYPE)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: A
● Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
● Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor. B
2. Install brake hose to caliper and tighten connecting bolt to spec-
ification. Refer to BR-19, "Component" .
CAUTION: C
Install new copper washers.
3. Install all parts and tighten all bolts. Refer to BR-19, "Compo-
nent" . D
4. Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-7, "Bleeding Brake
System" .
E
SBR980B
SBR772
J
2. Remove piston seal with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or score cylinder wall.
K
3. Remove the pad retainer.
CAUTION:
When removing the pad retainer from the torque member, L
lift it up and out in the direction of the arrows in the figure.
SBR556E
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
● Check 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.
Use brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oil.
BR-21
FRONT DISC BRAKE (CL25VA/CL25VB TYPE)
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 foreign 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.
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Rubbing Surface
Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
Runout
1. Secure rotor to wheel hub with at least two nuts (M12 x 1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
CAUTION:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the
specifications before measuring. Refer to FAX-5, "Front
Wheel Bearing"
Maximum runout : 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
3. If the runout is out of specification, find minimum runout mount-
ing position as follows:
SBR219C
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).
Thickness
Thickness variation :Maximum 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
(At least 8 positions)
● If rotor thickness variation exceeds the specification, turn rotor with on-car brake lathe.
Rotor thickness : 20 mm (0.79 in)
repair limit
ASSEMBLY
1. Insert piston seal into groove in 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.
SBR574
BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)
PFIA0228J
E
Component EFS0031K
NOTE:
Refer to BR-25, "HOW TO APPLY GREASE TO THE BRAKE PAD" for how to apply grease to brake pads. BR
WFIA0285E
BR-23
FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)
CAUTION:
● Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed
air.
● While the brake pad and cylinder body are separated, the piston may suddenly jump out, so do not
depress the brake pedal.
● Apart from caliper assembly, disassembly or replacement, there is no need to remove caliper bolts
or brake hose or tube.
● Do not damage piston boot.
● Keep the rotor clean of brake fluid.
Pad Replacement EFS0031L
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheels and tires from vehicle. Refer to WT-5, "Rota-
tion" .
2. Remove the clips from the pad pins using a suitable tool.
PFIA0274E
3. Remove the pad pins while holding down the cross spring, then
remove the cross spring from the caliper.
BRB0328D
BRB0329D
BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)
D
PFIA0235E
INSTALLATION E
1. Insert the piston to the position where the pad is attached.
CAUTION:
By pushing in the piston, the brake fluid returns to the master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the BR
level of the surface of the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), etc., makes it easier to push in the piston.
G
2. Install pad as shown.
CAUTION:
● Attach the pad with wear sensor to the outer side.
H
● The side of the shim with the larger cutouts should be on
the entry side of the disc rotor rotation.
I
J
PFIA0275E
3. Insert the upper pad pin from the inner cylinder side, then insert
firmly to the outer cylinder side through the hole in the top of the K
pad.
4. Place the top of the cross spring over the top pad pin, press in
the cross spring, push the lower pad pin from the inner cylinder L
side to the outer cylinder side, and secure the cross spring as
shown.
5. Insert the clips in the small hole at the end of the pad pins. M
CAUTION:
If the clip is not fully attached, the pad pin or the pad could
fall out while the vehicle is in motion. PFIA0276E
6. Install the wheels and tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation" .
BR-25
FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheels and tires from vehicle. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation" .
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-6, "Changing Brake Fluid" .
3. Remove the brake pad. Refer to BR-24, "Pad Replacement" .
4. Remove the brake tube flare nut using a flare wrench.
LFIA0200E
5. Remove the caliper bolt and remove the caliper assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
● Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”
● Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Install new copper washers.
2. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten bolts to the
specified torque.
CAUTION:
When attaching the caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe
any oil off the knuckle spindle washers and caliper assem-
bly attachment surfaces.
3. Attach the brake tube to the caliper assembly and partially
tighten the flare nut.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten the caliper assembly
and brake tube connection flare nut to the specified torque.
LFIA0200E
5. Attach brake pad. Refer to BR-24, "Pad Replacement" .
6. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-7, "Bleeding Brake System" .
7. Install the wheels and tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Caliper Assembly EFS0031N
DISASSEMBLY
1. Insert a piece of wood as shown, blow air in through the flare nut
mounting hole, and remove the piston and piston boot. If the
four pistons do not all come out at the same time, press the pis-
ton(s) that have come out a ways into the cylinder body and
blow air in again.
WARNING:
Do not get your fingers caught in the piston.
2. Remove the piston boot from the piston.
BRB0261D
BR-26
FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)
● Never remove the four bolts from the inner and outer
sides of the caliper and do not tighten them further. B
PFIA0270E
D
CALIPER INSPECTION
Caliper
CAUTION: E
● Use new brake fluid to clean the caliper. Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.
● Check for corrosion, wear, or damage to the cylinder inner wall, and replace the caliper as neces-
sary.
BR
Piston
CAUTION:
● The piston surface is plated, do not repair the piston using sandpaper. G
● Check piston surface for corrosion, wear, and damage, and replace the caliper as necessary.
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
H
Visual Inspection
Check surface of the disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any non-standard condition is
detected, replace applicable part.
I
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, attach disc rotor to the wheel hub using at least two wheel nuts.
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. J
Standard value
(measured at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside the disc edge)
Runout limit : 0.050 mm (0.0020 K
(with it attached to the vehicle) in) or less
Runout limit (just the disc rotor) : 0.040 mm (0.0016
in) or less L
CAUTION:
Before measuring, make sure the axle endplay is 0 mm (0
BRA0580D M
in).
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by shifting mounting positions of the disc rotor
and wheel hub by one hole.
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of the disc rotor. If thickness is
outside the standard, replace disc rotor.
Standard
Standard thickness : 22 mm (0.87 in)
Wear limit : 20 mm (0.79 in)
Maximum uneven wear : 0.015 mm (0.0006 in) or
(measured at 8 positions) less
SBR020B
BR-27
FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE)
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply a rubber grease to the piston seal and attach to cylinder
body. Refer to MA-13, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not use Nissan Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010,
KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the piston seals.
PFIA0271E
PFIA0277E
4. Attach the shim and shim cover to the pad and attach to the caliper.
BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
BRA0010D
E
Component EFS0023M
BR
WBR076
BR-29
REAR DISC BRAKE
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other
materials.
CAUTION:
● When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
● Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor. Always replace shims in replacing pads.
● If shims are rusted or show peeling of rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
● 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 BR-7, "Brake Burnishing Procedure" .
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to MA-32, "Tire Rotation" .
3. Remove brake cable mounting bolt and lock spring.
SBR938C
4. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable from the caliper.
5. Remove upper pin bolt.
6. Open cylinder body downward and secure with wire as shown.
Then remove pad retainers, and inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness : 10 mm (0.39 in)
Pad wear limit : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
SBR916C
SBR641
BR-30
REAR DISC BRAKE
SBR868C
BR
G
SBR306E
SBR307E
K
Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor EFS0023O
REMOVAL
WARNING: L
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other
materials.
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to MA-32, "Tire Rotation" .
M
2. Remove brake cable mounting bolt and lock spring.
3. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable from
the caliper.
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts and brake hose connecting
bolt.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove brake hose connecting bolt
except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly.
In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not
to stretch brake hose.
SBR939C
5. Remove caliper assembly.
6. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install brake hose to caliper securely.Tighten connectiong bolt to specification. Refer to BR-29, "Compo-
nent" .
BR-31
REAR DISC BRAKE
CAUTION:
Install new copper washers.
3. 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.
4. Install all parts and tighten all bolts to specification. Refer to BR-
29, "Component" .
5. Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-7, "Bleeding Brake
System" .
CAUTION:
● Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
● Never reuse drained brake fluid. SBR307E
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove piston by turning it counterclockwise with suitable com-
mercial service tool or long nose pliers.
SBR868C
SBR646
2. Pry off ring A from piston with suitable pliers and remove cup,
adjuster, bearing, spacers, and wave washer.
SBR889
BR-32
REAR DISC BRAKE
SBR088B
D
c. Remove piston seal with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body. E
BR
G
SBR656
SBR877
K
CALIPER INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Use brake fluid to clean cylinder. Never use mineral oil. L
Cylinder Body
● Check 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. M
● 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 or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Piston
CAUTION:
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.
Pin and Pin Boot
Check for wear, cracks or other damage.
Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
BR-33
REAR DISC BRAKE
SBR219C
Thickness
Rotor repair limit
Standard thickness : 9 mm (0.35 in)
Standard thickness (with : 7 mm (0.28 in)
Spec V brake package)
Minimum thickness : 8 mm (0.31 in)
Minimum thickness (with : 6 mm (0.24 in)
Spec V brake package)
Maximum thickness variation : 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
(At least 8 portions)
ASSEMBLY
1. Insert cam with depression facing toward open end of cylinder.
SBR247B
SBR248B
BR-34
REAR DISC BRAKE
3. Fit push rod into square hole in key plate. Also match convex
portion of key plate with concave portion of cylinder. A
SBR893
D
4. Install ring C with a suitable tool.
BR
G
WFIA0077E
5. Install seat, spring, spring cover and ring B with snap ring pliers
H
and a suitable press and drift.
SBR869C
K
SBR879
SBR892
BR-35
REAR DISC BRAKE
SBR100B
9. With piston boot fitted to piston, insert piston boot into groove on
cylinder body and fit piston by turning it clockwise with long nose
pliers, or suitable commercial service tool.
SBR646
SBR868C
SBR027D
BR-36
REAR DISC BRAKE
SBR306E
BR
BR-37
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Components EFS0023T
LBR139
Removal EFS0023U
WARNING:
Clean brake lining with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne materials or other
materials.
CAUTION:
Make sure parking brake lever is completely released.
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to MA-32, "Tire Rotation" .
BR-38
REAR DRUM BRAKE
LBR027
BR
G
LBR030
ABR015 K
ABR016
BR-39
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Inspection EFS0023V
WHEEL CYLINDER
● Check wheel cylinder for leakage.
● Check for wear, damage and loose conditions.
Replace if any such condition exists.
SBR330C
LBR028
DRUM
Maximum inner : 204.5 mm (8.05 in)
diameter
Out-of-roundness : 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) or less
● Contact surface should be fine finished with No. 120 to 150
emery paper.
● Using a drum lathe, resurface brake drum if it shows score, par-
tial wear or stepped wear.
● After brake drum has been completely reconditioned or
replaced, check drum and shoes for proper contact pattern.
LBR031
LINING
Check lining thickness.
Standard lining : 4.5 mm (0.177 in)
thickness
Lining wear limit : 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
WBR186
BR-40
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Installation EFS0023W
A
● Always perform shoe clearance adjustment. Refer to PB-3, "Adjustment" .
● Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums, after replacing linings, or
if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-7, "Brake Burnishing Procedure" .
B
1. Fit toggle lever and adjusting lever to brake shoe with retainer ring.
2. Apply brake grease to the contact areas shown.
C
LBR029
BR
3. Shorten adjuster by rotating it.
● Pay attention to direction of adjuster.
G
Wheel Screw
Left Left-hand thread
Right Right-hand thread H
I
LBR026
BR-41
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Unit: mm (in)
Applied Model QG18DE QR25DE
Brake model CL25VA CL25VB OPB27VA
38 (1.50) × 2 + 44
Cylinder bore diameter 57.2 (2.252)
(1.73) × 2
Front brake 117.1 × 53.3 × 9.3
Pad length × width × thickness 125.6 × 46.0 × 11.0 (4.94 × 1.811 × 0.433)
(4.61 × 2.098 × 0.366)
257 × 22 (10.12 × 280 × 22 (11.02 × 305 × 22 (12.01 ×
Rotor outer diameter × thickness
0.87) 0.87) 0.87)
Brake model LT20G CL9HC
Cylinder bore diameter/caliper bore 15.87 (5/8) type a
33.96 (1 11/32)
diameter 17.45 (11/16) type b
Unit: mm (in)
M/T 156 - 166 (6.14 - 6.54)
Free height “H”*
A/T 164.9 - 174.9 (6.49 - 6.89)
Depressed height "D"
90 (3.54)
[under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running]
Pedal free play "A" 1.0 - 3.0 (0.039 - 0.118)
*: Measured from surface of dash reinforcement panel.
Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CL25VA/CL25VB OPB27VA
Pad wear limit
2.0 (0.079) 2.0 (0.079)
Minimum thickness
Rotor repair limit
20 (0.79) 20 (0.79)
Minimum thickness
BR-42
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Unit: mm (in) A
Brake model CL9HC
Pad wear limit
Minimum thickness
2.0 (0.079) B
Unit: mm (in) D
Brake model LT20G
Lining wear limit Minimum thickness 1.5 (0.059)
E
Maximum inner diameter 204.5 (8.05)
Drum repair limit
Maximum out-of round 0.03 (0.0012)
BR
BR-43
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
BR-44