Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 236

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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE

BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE

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CAUTION:

• All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

• Make sure there is no interference with other parts when turning the steering wheel both clockwise

and counterclockwise.

• The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble the

parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.

• 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.

• Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.

• When removing components, cover connections so that no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter gets in.

• Refill with new specified brake fluid. Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (for United States and Canada) or 

MA-16, "FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants"

 (for Mexico).

• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

FRONT BRAKE
FRONT BRAKE : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fit-

tings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is

detected. 

1.

Actuator

2.

Master cylinder

3.

Brake booster

4.

Connector

A.

Union bolt
18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

B.

Flare nut M12
22.1 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)

C.

Flare nut M10
16.2 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)

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BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE

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1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leaks, damage, twists, deformation, con-

tacts with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any parts as necessary. Refer to 

BR-20, "Removal

and Installation of Front Brake Piping and Brake Hose"

.

2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg, 177 lb) with engine running for approximately

5 seconds, check each part for fluid leaks.

REAR BRAKE
REAR BRAKE : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the parts and retighten their fit-

tings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged part is

detected. 
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) and connections for fluid leaks, damage, twists, deformation, con-

tacts with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any parts as necessary. Refer to 

BR-21, "Removal

and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and Brake Hose"

.

2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg, 177 lb) with engine running for approximately

5 seconds, check each part for fluid leaks.

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BRAKE PEDAL

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

BRAKE PEDAL

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

1. Inspect the brake pedal free height (H) from the floor using Tool

at a 90

° angle to the floor as shown. 

2. Adjust the brake pedal free height (H) to specifications.

ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch by turning 45

° counterclockwise.

Tool number : 

—

(J-46532)

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Brake pedal free height (H)

Refer to 

BR-45, "Brake Pedal"

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Brake pedal full stroke (S)

Refer to 

BR-45, "Brake Pedal"

.

Clearance between brake pedal bracket (C

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and ASCD cancel switch (C

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)

Refer to 

BR-45, "Brake Pedal"

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BRAKE PEDAL

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2. Loosen lock nut (A) on the input rod, then turn input rod to adjust

the brake pedal to specified height. When finished adjusting,

tighten lock nut (A) to specification.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the screw portion of the end of input rod is

located inside the clevis.

3. With the brake pedal pulled up and held by hand, press the stop

lamp switch and the ASCD cancel switch in until threaded ends

contact the brake pedal bracket. 

4. With the threaded ends of the stop lamp switch and ASCD can-

cel switch contacting the pedal bracket, turn the switches 45

°

clockwise to lock in place. Check that the stop lamp switch and

ASCD cancel switch threaded end to brake pedal bracket gap

(C) is within specifications.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the gap (C) between the brake pedal bracket

and stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch threaded

ends are within specification.

5. Check the brake pedal for smooth operation.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the stop lamp goes off when the brake pedal

is released.

Lock nut (A)

: 18.7 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)

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