Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 313
BR-14
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
FRONT DISC BRAKE
BRAKE PAD
BRAKE PAD : Inspection and Adjustment
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INSPECTION
Check brake pad wear thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder
body. Check using a scale if necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
• Burnish contact surfaces between pads according to the following procedure after refinishing or
replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
• Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc
rotor are securely fitted.
• Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1.
Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2.
Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3.
Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.
DISC ROTOR
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment
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INSPECTION
Appearance
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace it if necessary.
Runout
1.
Fix the disc rotor to the wheel hub and bearing assembly with
wheel nuts (2 points at least).
2.
Check the wheel bearing axial end play before the inspection.
Refer to
(AWD).
3.
Inspect the runout with a dial indicator to measured at 10 mm
(0.39 in) inside the disc edge.
4.
Find the installation position that has a minimum runout by shift-
ing the disc rotor-to-wheel hub and bearing assembly installation position by one hole at a time if the
runout exceeds the limit value.
5.
Replace or refinish the disc rotor if the runout is outside the limit even after performing the above opera-
tion.
[When refinishing, use the Pro-Cut PEM On-Car brake Lathe (Tool No. 38-PFM90.5) or equivalent.]
Thickness
Limit
Wear thickness
: Refer to
.
MAA0439D
Limit
Runout
: Refer to
BRA0580D