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Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 575

MA-36

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

1. Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and

refill with new brake fluid. Refer to

MA-11, "Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

2. Loosen the bleeder valve, slowly depress the brake pedal to the

full stroke, and then release the pedal. Repeat this operation at

intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until new brake fluid is discharged.

Then close the bleeder valve with the brake pedal depressed.

Repeat the same work on each wheel.

3. Perform the air bleeding procedure. Refer to

MA-36, "BRAKE

FLUID : Bleeding Brake System"

BRAKE FLUID : Bleeding Brake System

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CAUTION:

• Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery

negative terminal before performing the work.

• Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.

• Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe

it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.

• Always use new brake fluid for refilling. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

• Do not allow foreign matter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
3. Loosen the bleeder valve and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, and then quickly tighten the

bleeder valve.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque.

• Front disc brake: Refer to

BR-35, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

• Rear drum brake: Refer to

BR-40, "Exploded View"

6. Perform steps 1 to 5 in the following order: Front (RH) brake

→ front (LH) brake → rear (RH) brake → rear

(LH) brake.

7. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to

MA-

35, "BRAKE FLUID : Inspection"

8. Add brake fluid as necessary to keep the brake fluid level within the specified range. Refer to

MA-11, "Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

9. Inspect the brake pedal height and play. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard. Refer to

BR-8, "Inspection and Adjustment"

DISC BRAKE
DISC BRAKE : Inspection

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INSPECTION

Check brake pad wear thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder

body. Check using a scale if necessary.

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Wear thickness

: Refer to

BR-44, "Front Disc Brake"

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DISC BRAKE : Brake Burnishing

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BRAKE BURNISHING

Burnish contact surfaces between disc brake rotor and brake pads according to the following procedure after

refinishing disc brake rotors, replacing disc brake rotors, replacing brake pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very

low mileage:

CAUTION:

• Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake pedal does not operate firmly/securely until pads and

disc brake rotor are securely seated.

• 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 pedal for a few minutes to cool the brakes.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc brake rotor are securely seated.

DISC BRAKE : Inspection

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INSPECTION

Appearance

Check surface of disc brake rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace it if necessary. Refer

BR-44, "Front Disc Brake"

Runout

1. Secure the disc brake rotor to the wheel hub with wheel nuts (2

points at least).

2. Check the wheel bearing axial end play before the inspection.

Refer to

FAX-7, "Inspection"

3. Inspect the runout with a dial indicator to measure 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 brake rotor-to-wheel hub installation position by one

hole at a time if the runout exceeds the limit value.

5. Refinish or replace the disc brake rotor if the runout is outside the limit even after performing the above

operation.

CAUTION:

If the thickness is less than wear thickness + 0.3 mm (0.012 in), replace the disc brake rotor. Refer

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

Thickness

Check the thickness of the disc brake rotor using a micrometer.

Replace the disc brake rotor if the thickness is below the wear limit.

Refer to

BR-44, "Front Disc Brake"

DRUM BRAKE

Runout

: Refer to

BR-44, "Front Disc Brake"

Wear thickness

: Refer to

BR-44, "Front Disc Brake"

BRA0013D

Wear thickness

: Refer to

BR-44, "Front

Disc Brake"

Thickness variation (mea-
sured at 8 positions)

: Refer to

BR-44, "Front

Disc Brake"

SBR020B

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DRUM BRAKE : Inspection

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INSPECTION

Brake Lining

1. Remove plug from back plate. Refer to

BR-40, "Exploded View"

2. Check brake lining wear thickness (A) from an inspection hole

on back plate. Check using a scale if necessary.

DRUM BRAKE : Brake Burnishing

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BRAKE BURNISHING

Burnish contact surfaces between brake lining and brake drum according to the following procedure after

refinishing brake drum, replacing brake drum, replacing brake lining, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mile-

age:

CAUTION:

• Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake pedal does not operate firmly/securely until brake lin-

ing and brake drum are securely seated.

• 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 pedal for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until brake lining and brake drum are securely seated.

DRUM BRAKE : Inspection

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INSPECTION

Appearance

Check surface of brake drum for uneven wear, cracks and serious damage. Replace it if necessary. Refer to

RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"

NOTE:

• Make sure the parking brake control is fully released prior to removal of the brake drum.

• The rear wheel hub is part of the brake drum.

Brake Drum Inner Diameter

Wear thickness

: Refer to

BR-45, "Rear Drum Brake"

JSFIA1039ZZ

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Check inner diameter (B) of the brake drum.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection

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STEERING GEAR

• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease

leakage.

• Check connection with steering column for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection

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Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,

cracks, wear or other damage.

• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.

• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust

cover for cracks or other damage.

DRIVE SHAFT

Inner diameter : Refer to

BR-45, "Rear Drum Brake"

JPFIA0113ZZ

JPPIA0013GB

SMA525A

SFA392B

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