Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 150

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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Exploded View

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Disassembly

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CAUTION:

While working, cover the primary piston rod with a cloth to prevent it from being damaged.
1. Secure the flange on the master cylinder in vise as shown.

CAUTION:

• Using copper plates or cloth to cover the flange before

securing it in the vise.

• When securing the master cylinder in the vise, do not to

over tighten the vise.

2. Remove the pin securing the reservoir tank to the master cylin-

der, using suitable tool that is approximately 4 mm (016 in) in

diameter.

1.

Reservoir cap

2.

Oil strainer (blue)

3.

Reservoir tank

4.

Grommet

5.

Pin

6.

Master cylinder

7.

O-ring

8.

Brake fluid level switch connector

A.

To clutch (if equipped)

B.

Brake fluid

C.

PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or 
silicone-based grease

AWFIA0506GB

BRA0558D

BRA0559D

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

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3. Remove the reservoir tank and grommets from the master cylinder. Discard the grommets.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the grommets.

4. Remove the master cylinder from the vise.

Assembly

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Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

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FRONT DISC BRAKE

FRONT DISC BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View

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BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Disassembly

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DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Do not remove the torque member, pads, multilayered shim, shim, shim cover, and pad retainers when disas-

sembling and assembling the caliper.
1. Place a wooden block in the caliper as shown, and blow air into

the union bolt hole to remove the piston and piston boot.

CAUTION:

Do not get fingers caught between the piston and wooden

block.

1.

Union bolt

2.

Copper washer

3.

Brake hose

4.

Cap

5.

Bleed valve

6.

Sliding pin bolt

7.

Piston seal

8.

Piston

9.

Piston boot

10. Caliper

11. Sliding pin

12. Torque member bolt

13. Washer

14. Sliding pin boot

15. Bushing

16. Torque member

R.

Rubber grease

AWFIA0498GB

BRD0041D

FRONT DISC BRAKE

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2. Remove the piston seal from the caliper using a suitable tool.

Discard the piston seal.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage a cylinder inner wall.

• Do not reuse the piston seal.

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Inspection After Disassembly

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CALIPER

Check the inner wall of caliper for corrosion, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.

CAUTION:

Clean the caliper using new brake fluid. Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.

TORQUE MEMBER

Check torque member for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace as necessary.

PISTON

Check the piston surface for corrosion, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.

CAUTION:

The piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with sandpaper.

SLIDING PIN, SLIDING PIN BOOT, SLIDING PIN BOLT

Check the sliding pin, sliding pin bolt, and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. Replace as neces-

sary.

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Use NISSAN Rubber Grease during assembly.
1. Apply rubber grease to new piston seal, and install on caliper.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston seal.

2. Apply rubber grease to new piston boot. Cover the piston end

with new piston boot, and then install cylinder side lip on new

piston boot securely into a groove on caliper.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston boot.

SFIA2277E

SFIA2278E

SFIA2498E