Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Brake master cylinder
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- Reservoir cap
- Oil strainer (blue)
- Master cylinder assembly
- Brake fluid level switch harness connector
- O-ring
- PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or
silicone-based grease
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Do 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.
- Refill with new brake fluid.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings
to prevent fluid from spilling.
REMOVAL
- Remove the engine room cover. Refer to EM-23, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and
Installation".
- Disconnect the harness connector from the brake fluid level
switch.
- Disconnect master cylinder brake tubes, using a suitable tool.
- Remove master cylinder nuts.
- Remove master cylinder assembly and O-ring.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

- Apply silicone grease to brake booster at position (A) as shown, be
sure the O-ring is in proper position when installing master cylinder
to brake booster.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
- Tighten brake tube flare nut to the specified torque using a
suitable
tool. Refer to BR-20, "Hydraulic Circuit".
- Refill the brake hydraulic system with new brake fluid and bleed
air. Refer to BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System".
- If necessary, adjust the brake booster input rod length. Refer to
BR-46, "Brake Booster".
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 M ...
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Master cylinder assembly
Brake booster
Brake pedal
Lock nut
Gasket
Removal and installation
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap ...
Other materials:
TPMS
System Diagram
System Description
DESCRIPTION
During driving, the tire pressure monitoring system receives the signal
transmitted from the transmitter installed in each wheel, and turns on the
low tire pressure warning lamp when the tire pressure becomes low.
The
control unit (BCM) for t ...
Body alignment
Body Center Marks
A mark has been placed on each part of the body to indicate the vehicle
center. When repairing parts damaged
by an accident which might affect the vehicle frame (members, pillars, etc.),
more accurate and effective
repair will be possible by using these marks together with ...
C1111 pump motor
Description
PUMP
The pump returns the brake fluid stored in the reservoir to the master
cylinder by reducing the pressure.
MOTOR
The motor drives the pump according to the signals transmitted by the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control
unit).
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CON ...