Precaution For Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Clean any dust from the front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Never blow with compressed air.
CAUTION:
- Brake fluid use refer to FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS (United States and Canada) .
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
- Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
- Always clean with new brake fluid when cleaning the master cylinder, brake caliper and other components.
- Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil to clean. They may damage rubber parts and cause improper operation.
- Always loosen the brake tube flare nut with a flare nut wrench.
- Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque with crowfoot (A) and torque wrench (B).
- Always confirm the specified tightening torque when installing the brake pipes.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.
- Check that no brake fluid leakage is present after replacing the parts.
- Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
- Front brake: refer to INSPECTION .
- Rear brake: refer to INSPECTION .