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:
Glass
When cleaning the rear window, it may be easier
to clean if the high-mounted stop light is removed
first.
Be careful when removing the high-mounted
stop light to reduce the risk of damaging the
high-mounted stop light wires.
To remove the high-mounted stop light:
Push toward rear of ...
Diagnosis system (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis Description
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test mode, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following
systems to check their operation.
Oil pressure warning lamp
Front wiper (LO, HI)
Parking lamps
Side marker lamps
License plate lamps
Tail lamps
Front f ...
ABS
System Diagram
System Description
Anti-Lock Braking System is a function that detects wheel revolution
while braking, electronically controls
braking force, and prevents wheel locking during sudden braking. It improves
handling stability and maneuverability
for avoiding obstacle ...