Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 229

BR-24

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BRAKE PIPING

3. Remove the union bolt (A) and the brake hose from the brake

caliper. Remove and discard the copper sealing washers (1).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

4. Remove the lock plate and remove the brake hose.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Do not allow foreign matter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
1. Assemble the union bolt (A) and the copper sealing washers (1)

to the brake hose and install it as an assembly to the brake cali-

per. Align the brake hose L-pin by aligning it with the brake cali-

per hole, and tighten the union bolt (A) to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

2. Install the brake pipe to the brake hose, temporarily tighten the

flare nut by hand until it does not rotate further, and attach the

brake hose to the bracket with the lock plate.

CAUTION:

Check that the brake hoses and pipes are not bent or

twisted.

3. Tighten the flare nut to the specified torque with a crowfoot and a torque wrench.

CAUTION:

Do not scratch the flare nut and the brake pipe.

4. Refill with new brake fluid and perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

5. Install the wheels and tires. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

.

6. Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

BR-8, "Inspection"

.

REAR

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BR-25

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1.

Rear brake pipe assembly (RH)

2.

Rear brake pipe assembly (LH)

3.

Lock plate

4.

Rear brake hose

5.

Union bolt

6.

Copper sealing washers

A.

To brake pipe connector

B.

To rear brake hose

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BR-26

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BRAKE PIPING

CAUTION:

• Make sure that interference does not exist with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and

counterclockwise.

• Do not spill or 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.

• Do not bend, twist or pull the brake hoses and piping.

• When removing components, cover connections to avoid dirt, dust, or other foreign matter from

entering the brake system.

• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

• After installation of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), refill brake system with new

brake fluid. Then bleed the air from the system. Refer to 

BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System"

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NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove wheels and tires using power tool.
2. Loosen the flare nut with a flare nut wrench and separate the brake tube from the hose.

CAUTION:

• Do not scratch the flare nut and the brake pipe.

• All brake hoses and pipes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

3. Remove the union bolt (A) and the brake hose from the brake

caliper. Remove and discard the copper sealing washers (1).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

4. Remove the lock plate and remove the brake hose.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Do not allow foreign matter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
1. Assemble the union bolt (A) and the copper sealing washers (1)

to the brake hose and install it as an assembly to the brake cali-

per. Align the brake hose L-pin by aligning it with the brake cali-

per hole, and tighten the union bolt (A) to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

2. Install the brake pipe to the brake hose, temporarily tighten the

flare nut by hand until it does not rotate further, and attach the

brake hose to the bracket with the lock plate.

CAUTION:

Check that the brake hoses and pipes are not bent or

twisted.

3. Tighten the flare nut to the specified torque with a crowfoot and a torque wrench.

1.

ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)

2.

Front disc brake

3.

Master cylinder assembly

4.

Brake booster

5.

Connector

6.

Rear disc brake

A.

Brake tube

B.

Brake hose

: Flare nut

: Union bolt

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CAUTION:

Do not scratch the flare nut and the brake pipe.

4. Refill with new brake fluid and perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

5. Install the wheels and tires. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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6. Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

BR-8, "Inspection"

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