Nissan Tiida C11. Manual - part 50

BRAKE PEDAL

BR-7

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1.

Loosen stop lamp switch and ASCD switch by rotating counter-
clockwise by 45

°

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2.

Loosen lock nut on input rod, then rotate input rod to set pedal to
the specified height, and tighten lock nut.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the threaded end of input rod stays inside
clevis.

3.

With the pedal pulled and held by hand, press stop lamp switch
and ASCD switch until the threaded ends contact brake pedal
lever.

4.

With the threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD switches
contacting brake pedal lever, rotate the switches clockwise by
45

°

 to secure.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the clearance (C) is within the standard.
Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment"  .

5.

Check the pedal play.

CAUTION:

Make sure that stop lamps go off when brake pedal is
released.

6.

Start engine to check brake pedal depressed height. Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment"  .

 Lock nut : Refer to 

BR-19, "Removal and Installation"

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BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE FLUID

On Board Inspection

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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

• Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the standard

(between MAX and MIN lines).

• Visually check around the reservoir tank for fluid leakage.
• If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for fluid leak-

age.

• Release parking brake lever and see if brake warning lamp goes

off. If not, check brake system for fluid leakage.

Drain and Refill

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CAUTION:

• Refill using recommended brake fluid. Refer to 

MA-19, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is

splashed on painted areas, immediately wipe them with cloth and wash it away with water. 

• Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery

cable from the negative terminal.

1.

Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.

2.

Depress the brake pedal, loosen the bleed valve, and gradually
remove the brake fluid.

3.

Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid. 

4.

Loosen bleed valve, depress brake pedal slowly to full stroke
and then release it. Repeat the procedure every 2 or 3 seconds
until the new brake fluid comes out, then close the bleed valve
while depressing the brake pedal. Repeat the same procedure
for each wheel. 

5.

Bleed air. Refer to 

BR-8, "Bleeding Brake System"

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Bleeding Brake System

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CAUTION:

• While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
• Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or the battery

cable from the negative terminal.

1.

Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.

2.

Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.

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BRAKE FLUID

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3.

With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.

4.

Repeat steps 2, 3 until no more air comes out.

5.

Tighten bleed valve to specified torque. Refer to 

BR-24, "Component"

  (front disc brake), 

BR-27, "Compo-

nent"

  (rear drum brake).

6.

Following the steps 1 to 5 above, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from
the rear right, front left, rear left, and front right brake, in that order.

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FRONT DISC BRAKE

FRONT DISC BRAKE

Inspection

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PAD WEAR INSPECTION

• Inspect pad thickness through inspection hole on cylinder body.

Use a ruler or caliper for inspection if necessary. Refer to 

BR-40,

"Front Disc Brake"

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