Brakes - Front Caliper Fluid Residue
Classification:BR07-002
Reference:
NTB07-031
Date:
May 1, 2007
ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FLUID RESIDUE
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2005-2007 Maxima (A34) 2005 - 2006 Altima (L31)
2007 - Altima (L32 and H32 Hybrid Electric Vehicles-HEV)
IF YOU CONFIRM
There is oil residue on the brake caliper. See Figure 1
ACTION
^ Determine if the residue is brake fluid or assembly lubricant.
NOTE:
"Castor oil" assembly lubricant is applied to the brake caliper when it is built and some residue is normal.
^ DO NOT replace the caliper for "castor oil" residue.
^ Refer to the Service Procedure as part of your normal brake diagnosis procedure.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove lower pin bolt from the brake caliper, then pivot brake caliper to the up position.
See Figure 1A and 1B.
2. Remove the brake pads and hardware from the torque member.
3. Clean the brake caliper with Nissan Brake Cleaner. Make sure the brake caliper is fully dry before going to step 4.
4. Reinstall the brake pads and hardware in the torque member and pivot the brake caliper into position.
5. Insert lower pin bolt to brake caliper:
Torque 22 - 31 N.m (2.3 - 3.1 kg-m, 17 - 22 in-lb).
6. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in "P" or "N".
7. Start vehicle and leave it on during the next few steps.
8. Depress brake pedal slightly (1/8 brake) for 10 seconds.
9. Depress brake pedal as long as pedal stroke for 60 seconds.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 three (3) times.
11. Depress brake pedal as long as pedal stroke for 60 seconds.
12. Repeat step 11 three (3) times.
13. Turn off the vehicle.
14. Visually check for oil residue on caliper.
^ If caliper is wet, replace caliper using normal warranty procedures.
^ If caliper is dry, do not replace
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