Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Brake master cylinder
Exploded View
- 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".
Brake piping
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
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Brake booster
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:
Diagnosis system (BCM)
Common item
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)
Application item
Consult performs the following functions via can communication with bcm.
System application
BCM can perform the following functions.
Door lock
Door lock : consult function (bcm - door lock)
Data monitor
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Brakes
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front (and rear– if so equipped) disc-type
brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is
applied. The rear drum-type brakes ...
Removal and installation
Nats antenna amp
Removal and installation
Removal
Remove instrument finisher b. Refer to ip-14, "exploded view".
Using a suitable tool release the pawls on either side and remove the
NATS antenna amp. from the pushbutton
ignition switch.
Installation
Installation is in the ...
