Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Brake master cylinder
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- Reservoir cap
- Oil strainer
- Reservoir tank
- Cylinder body
- Pin
- O-ring
- Grommet
Apply brake fluid
PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil)
grease or
silicone-based grease
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake
fluid may damage paint. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
- Do not scratch the piston of master cylinder when
installing/removing because the piston is
exposed. Check for any dust on the piston, and wash with brake fluid if
needed.
- Hold the master cylinder body when handing the master cylinder
assembly. Do not hold the piston
because the piston might become detached if pulled strongly.
- Refill the reservoir tank with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
- Do not reuse master cylinder O-ring.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug
openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Partially drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-17, "Drain and Refill".
- Disconnect the harness connector from the brake fluid level switch.
- Remove air duct and air cleaner case. Refer to EM-25, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the engine room insulator and position aside.
- Separate the brake tube from master cylinder assembly with a suitable
tool.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the flare nut and the brake tube.
- Disconnect the clutch hose (if equipped).
- Remove the master cylinder assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not deform or bend the brake tubes.
- Do not depress the brake pedal after the master cylinder assembly
is removed.
- The piston of the master cylinder assembly is exposed. Do not
damage the piston when removing
the master cylinder.
- The piston may drop off when pulled out strongly. Do not hold the
piston. Hold the cylinder body
when handling the master cylinder assembly.
- Remove and discard the O-ring.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the brake
booster (A) when installing the master cylinder assembly to the
brake booster.

- Temporarily tighten the brake tube flare nut to the master cylinder
assembly by hand. Then tighten it to the
specified torque.Refer to BR-25, "FRONT : Exploded View".
- Perform the air bleeding. Refer to BR-17, "Bleeding Brake System".
FRONT
FRONT : Exploded View
Brake tube
ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)
Connector
Connector bracket
Master cylinder assembly
Brake booster
Lock plate
Brake hose
...
Exploded View
Master cylinder assembly
Brake booster
Lock nut
Clevis
Gasket
Spacer
Removal and installation
REMOVAL
Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-26, ...
Other materials:
Precaution for Work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage
or deform it. If a component
may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar
tool, be sure to wrap the component
with a ...
Camshaft
Exploded View
Camshaft position sensor (EXH)
O-ring
Camshaft bracket
Camshaft (EXH)
Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
Camshaft sprocket (INT)
Camshaft (INT)
Valve lifter (EXH)
Valve lifter (INT)
Signal plate (INT)
Signal plate (EXH)
O-ring
Camshaft position sensor (INT)
A. ...
System description
DESCRIPTION
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Water inlet
Reservoir tank
Thermostat
Engine oil cooler
Thermostat housing
Water pump
Cylinder head
Cylinder block
Water control valve
Water outlet
Heater
Electric throttle control actuator
CVT oil wa ...
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