Index Nissan Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series (1.6 and 1.8 Liter) 1987 – 1991 year - Service Manual
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Brakes
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Inspect the handbrake cable for chafing or fraying. (4) Seized handbrake cables: Renew the hand- brake cables.
NOTE: Raise the vehicle and spin the
LOW SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL
(1) Incorrectly adjusted brake shoes: Check and adjust the brake shoes.
(2) Insufficient fluid in the system: Check for leaks, replenish the fluid to the specified level and (3) Air in the brake hydraulic system: Bleed the hydraulic system. (4) Master cylinder faulty: Repair or renew as necessary. NOTE: A spongy brake pedal in most cases
BRAKES LOCK ON APPLICATION
(1) Gummy linings or brake pads due to oil or fluid contamination: Renew the linings or brake pads (2) Scored or eccentric brake drum or warped disc: Check and machine or renew the drum or disc as (3) Incorrect or distorted linings or disc pads: Check and renew as necessary. (4) Brake servo unit faulty: Repair or renew the brake servo unit. (5) Broken or stretched brake shoe return springs: Check and renew the faulty brake springs. (6) Faulty brake pressure proportioning valve: Renew the brake pressure proportioning valve. NOTE: If this condition arises, remove all
BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES
(1) Eccentric brake drums or warped disc: Check and machine or renew the drum or disc as required. (2) Loose or worn hub bearings: Renew the hub bearings as necessary. NOTE: Brake drums or discs that are run-
BRAKE FADE
(1) Incorrect shoe adjustment: Check and adjust the shoe to drum clearance. (2) Eccentric brake drum: Check and machine or renew the brake drum.
Check the brake hoses for deterioration, chafing and leaks. |