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:
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT
BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER",
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver ...
Headlamp (LO) circuit
Description
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the
headlamp low relay based on inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication
lines. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power flows through fuses 51
and 52, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows ...
Diagnosis system (audio unit)
Diagnosis Description
Self-diagnosis mode can perform the following items.
Versions display
Channel check diagnosis
Key check diagnosis
AV communication diagnosis
VERSIONS DISPLAY FUNCTION
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn the audio unit off.
While pressing "1" button, turn vol ...