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:
Drive Belts
Checking Drive Belts
Idler pulley
Drive belt
Power steering oil pump
Drive belt auto-tensioner
Crankshaft pulley
Idler pulley
A/C compressor
Generator
Indicator
New drive belt range
Possible use range
View D
Engine front
WARNING: Inspect and check the dri ...
System temporarily unavailable
Condition A
When the radar sensor picks up interference
from another radar source, making it impossible
to detect a vehicle ahead, the FEB system is
automatically turned off.
The FEB system warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist, ...
Switch operation
Type A (if so equipped)
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
Intermittent (INT) or (AUTO) - intermittent
operation can be adjusted by turning the
knob A .
L ...