Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Brake fluid

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Brakes / Brake system / Basic inspection / Brake fluid

Inspection

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

Make sure that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Visually check around the reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage.
If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake system for leakage.
If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking brake pedal is released, check the brake system for brake fluid leakage.

BRAKE LINE

BRAKE LINE

Check brake line (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Check for brake fluid leakage by depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg-f, 177 lb-ft) for approximately 5 seconds while engine is running.

CAUTION:

If brake fluid leakage occurs around joints, retighten or replace damaged parts as necessary.

Brake master cylinder

Brake pedal

Inspection BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT Check the brake pedal height (H1) between the dash lower panel (1) and the brake pedal upper surface. Brake pedal height (H1) : Refer to BR-54, "Brake Pedal" ...

Brake master cylinder

Inspection Check for brake fluid leakage at the following areas: Master cylinder mounting face Reservoir tank mounting face Brake tube and brake tube connections Brake hose and brake hose ...

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Symptom diagnosis
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Diagnosis system (AIR BAG)
Description CAUTION: Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness connectors. Never repair, splice or modify the SRS wiring harness. ...

System description
Component parts Component parts location BCM (view with instrument panel removed) ECM IPDM E/R Combination meter Security indicator lamp CVT shift selector (park position switch) (view with center console removed) Stop lamp switch Push button ignition switch NATS anten ...