Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Brake master cylinder
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-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 ...
Exploded View
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:
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information thr ...
Audio display unit
Removal and Installation
Audio display unit bracket
Audio display unit
Cluster lid D
Multifunction switch
Audio display unit bracket screws
Audio display unit screws
Metal Clip
REMOVAL
Remove cluster lid D. Refer to IP-18, "Removal and Installation".
Remov ...
System description
EPS SYSTEM
System Diagram
CONTROL DIAGRAM
System Description
The EPS system controls the power steering solenoid valvethrough the
power steering control unit.
The valve driving voltage to control the power steering solenoid
valve varies according to the vehicle speed.
OPERATION ...