Index Nissan Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series (1.6 and 1.8 Liter) 1987 – 1991 year - Service Manual
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chor plate to the steering knuckle and slide the caliper
(3) Suitably mark the location of the disc in relation to the hub.
(4) Slide the disc off the hub. If the disc is difficult to remove, install two M8 x 1.25 mm bolts in
Do not use a hammer to remove the disc.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure ensuring that the mating faces of the disc and hub are
To Inspect
(1) Inspect the machined faces of the disc for scores, cracks, wear and signs of overheating. (2) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the disc at several positions around the face of the
Inspect the brake discs for scoring and wear . (3) If the disc thickness is satisfactory but the disc is scored, machine equal amounts from the
NOTE: Disc machining is best entrusted to
6. REAR DISC BRAKES Special Equipment Required: To Check Disc Runout — Dial gauge TO CHECK AND RENEW BRAKE PADS (1) Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on chassis stands. Remove the rear wheels.
Renew the rear brake pads if the friction material is less than 2 mm thick. (2) Inspect the brake pads on both sides of the vehicle. If the friction material on one or more of the
NOTE: If the brake pads are contaminated
(3) Drain approximately two thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. This can be
NOTE: Do not drain all the fluid from the
(4) Remove the guide bolts and lift the caliper body clear of the disc.
NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang on
(5) Noting the installed positions, remove the brake pads, shims and spring clips from the anchor (6) Using a pair of long nosed pliers with the nose located in the recesses of the piston, rotate the (7) If necessary, check the disc runout and thickness as described under the Brake Disc heading. (8) Ensure that the guide bolts move freely in the caliper body and that the dust boots are in good |