Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Brake tube and hose
Hydraulic Circuit

- Actuator
- Master cylinder
- Brake booster
- 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)
CAUTION:
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and Brake Hose
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings
to prevent fluid from spilling.
REMOVAL
- Remove the front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
- Remove the reservoir cap.

- Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a suitable tool.
- Remove lock plate and then remove brake hose from bracket.

- Remove union bolt (A) and then remove brake hose and copper
sealing washers from brake caliper assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
INSTALLATION

- Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on brake
caliper
assembly, then install the union bolt (A) and new copper
sealing washers (1) and tighten union bolt (A) to specification.
Refer to BR-20, "Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

- Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by
hand as much as possible, then secure it to the bracket with lock
plate.
- Tighten flare nut to the specified torque, using a suitable tool.
Refer to BR-20, "Hydraulic Circuit".
- Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-16, "Bleeding Brake
System".
- Install the reservoir cap.
- Install the front wheel and tire. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment".
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and Brake Hose
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings
to prevent fluid from spilling.
REMOVAL

- Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
- Remove the reservoir cap.
- Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a suitable tool.
- Remove lock plate and then remove brake hose from bracket

- Remove union bolt (A), and then remove brake hose and copper
sealing washers from brake caliper assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
INSTALLATION

- Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on brake
caliper
assembly, then install the union bolt (A) and new copper
sealing washers (1) and tighten union bolt (A) to specification.
Refer to BR-20, "Hydraulic Circuit".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

- Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by
hand as much as possible, then secure it to the bracket with lock
plate.
- Tighten flare nut to the specified torque, using a suitable tool.
Refer to BR-20, "Hydraulic Circuit".
- Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-16, "Bleeding Brake
System".
- Install the reservoir cap.
- Install the rear wheel and tire. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment".
Inspection After Installation
Brake tubes and hoses are important safety parts. Always disassemble the
parts and retighten their fittings
if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if a
damaged part is
detected.
- Check brake lines (tubes and hoses), and connections for fluid
leaks, damage, twist, deformation, contact
with other parts, and loose connections. Replace any parts as necessary.
Refer to BR-20, "Hydraulic Circuit".
- 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.
Exploded View
Clevis pin
Snap pin
Stop lamp switch
ASCD cancel switch
Clip
Brake pedal assembly
Brake pedal pad
NOTE:
The clevis pin must be installed from the RH side as ...
Exploded View
Reservoir cap
Oil strainer (blue)
Master cylinder assembly
Brake fluid level switch harness connector
O-ring
PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or
silicone-ba ...
Other materials:
Service data and specifications (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specification
CAUTION:
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Never mix with other fluid.
Using CVT fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will deteriorate in driveability and CVT durability,
and may damag ...
Vacuum lines
Exploded View
Clamp
Installation arrow
Vacuum hose
Vacuum pipe
Clip
To intake manifold
To brake booster
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
Release the c ...
Driver Attention Alert system operation
If the system detects driver fatigue or that driver
attention is decreasing, the message "Take a
break?"appears in the vehicle information display
and a chime sounds when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 37 mph (60 km/h).
The system continuously monitors driver attention
and can pro ...