Nissan Pathfinder (2006 year). Manual - part 109

BODY REPAIR

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REAR FENDER REINFORCEMENT

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REAR FLOOR REAR

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REAR CROSSMEMBER

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CRUSH HORN

CAUTION:

When replacing a damaged crush horn on N50 model, do not choose partial replacement method,
such as cutting and butt-joint welding the crush horn.

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Be sure to replace the entire crush horn when the crush horn has damage at the back of the body
mounting bracket.

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BR-1

BRAKE SYSTEM

F  BRAKES

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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3

PREPARATION ........................................................... 4

Special Service Tool  ................................................. 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) 
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ..................................... 5

BRAKE PEDAL  .......................................................... 6

Inspection and Adjustment ....................................... 6

INSPECTION ........................................................ 6
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................... 6

Removal and Installation  .......................................... 7

COMPONENTS .................................................... 7
REMOVAL FOR ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL 

..... 8

REMOVAL FOR NON-ADJUSTABLE BRAKE 
PEDAL .................................................................. 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9

BRAKE FLUID  ...........................................................11

On-board Inspection ................................................11

LEVEL CHECK  ....................................................11

Drain and Refill ........................................................11
Bleeding Brake System .......................................... 12

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE  .................................... 13

Hydraulic Circuit  ..................................................... 13
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and 
Brake Hose  ............................................................ 13

REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14

Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and 
Brake Hose  ............................................................ 14

REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14

Inspection After Installation  .................................... 15

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER  .................................. 16

On-board Inspection ............................................... 16

LEAK INSPECTION  ............................................ 16

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 16

REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17

Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 17

DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 17
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17

BRAKE BOOSTER  ................................................... 18

On-Vehicle Service  ................................................. 18

OPERATING CHECK  .......................................... 18
AIRTIGHT CHECK  .............................................. 18

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 19

REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20

VACUUM LINES  ....................................................... 21

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 21
Inspection ............................................................... 21

VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 21
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION  ............................. 22

FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 23

On-vehicle Inspection  ............................................. 23

PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 23

Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad  .................. 25

REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25

Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc 
Rotor ....................................................................... 25

REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25

Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper ......... 26

DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 26
CALIPER INSPECTION  ...................................... 27
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 27
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION  ............................... 28

Brake Burnishing  .................................................... 29

REAR DISC BRAKE  ................................................. 30

On-vehicle Inspection  ............................................. 30

PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 30

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Components ........................................................... 31
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ................... 32

REMOVAL ........................................................... 32
INSTALLATION .................................................... 32

Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc 
Rotor ....................................................................... 32

REMOVAL ........................................................... 32
INSTALLATION .................................................... 32

Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper  ......... 33

DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 33
CALIPER INSPECTION  ...................................... 33

ASSEMBLY ..........................................................34
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION  ...............................34

Brake Burnishing .....................................................35

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)  ......36

General Specifications  ............................................36
Brake Pedal  ............................................................36
Brake Booster  .........................................................36
Check Valve  ............................................................37
Front Disc Brake  .....................................................37
Rear Disc Brake ......................................................37