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:
Turn signal lamp circuit
Description
The BCM monitors inputs from the combination switch to determine when to
activate the turn signals. The BCM outputs voltage direction to the left and
right turn signals during turn signal operation or both during hazard warning
operation. The BCM sends a turn signal indicator requ ...
P1778 step motor
Description
The step motor changes the step by turning 4
coils ON/OFF according to the signal from TCM. As a result,
the flow of line pressure to primary pulley is changed and pulley ratio is
controlled.
This diagnosis item is detected when the
electrical syste ...
NVIS
Wiring Diagram
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