Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Front disc brake
Brake Burnishing
CAUTION:
- Burnish contact surfaces between brake pads and disc rotor according to the following procedure after refinishing the disc rotor, replacing brake pads or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
- Be careful of vehicle speed. Brakes do not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc rotor are securely seated.
- Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
- Drive the vehicle on straight, flat road.
- Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
- Release the brake pedal for a few minutes to allow the brake components to cool.
- Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.
Brake fluid
Drain and Refill
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 immediate ...
Rear drum brake
Brake Burnishing
CAUTION:
Burnish contact surfaces between brake drum and brake lining
according to the following procedure
after refinishing or replacing brake drum, or if a soft pedal occu ...
Other materials:
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Adjustable type
Up
Pull the head restraint up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Integrated type
Head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.
â– Removing the head restraints
Pull the head restr ...
Front suspension assembly
Inspection
COMPONENT PART
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component. Verify
the component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
Ball Joint Axial End Play
Set the front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
Hold the axle side of the transverse link, and check th ...
To protect your vehicle from corrosion
Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open to avoid water accumulation.
Check the underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If prese ...
