Nissan Versa Sedan. Instruction - part 100

BR-38

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FRONT DISC BRAKE

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

it out immediately and wash with water if it gets on a protect surface.

• Keep disc rotor free from brake fluid.

• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies using power tool. Refer to 

WT-39, "Adjustment"

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2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to 

BR-11, "Draining"

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3. Remove union bolt and disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly. Discard the copper sealing wash-

ers.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

4. Remove torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not drop brake pad and caliper assembly.

5. Remove disc rotor. If reusing the disc rotor, apply matching marks on the wheel hub and rotor do aid with

installation.

CAUTION:

Put matching marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor, if it is necessary to remove disc rotor.

INSTALLATION

1. Install disc rotor, align the matching marks if installing the original disc rotor.

CAUTION:

Align the marks on disc rotor and wheel hub at the time of installation when reusing disc rotor.

2. Install the brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle and tighten the torque member bolts to the spec-

ified torque.

CAUTION:

Do not allow oil or any moisture on all contact surfaces between steering knuckle and caliper

assembly, bolts and washer.

3. Install brake hose to brake caliper assembly with new copper

sealing washers (1). Tighten union bolt (A) to the specified

torque. Refer to 

BR-21, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• Do not reuse copper sealing washers (1).

• Union bolt (A).

4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air from the brake hydraulic system. Refer to 

BR-12, "Bleeding Brake

System"

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5. Check front disc brakes for drag.
6. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to 

WT-39, "Adjustment"

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BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Do not remove the torque member, pad return springs, brake pads and pad retainers when disassembling and

assembling the brake caliper assembly.

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FRONT DISC BRAKE

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1. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air from union bolt

mounting hole to remove piston and piston boot.

WARNING:

Do not get fingers caught between the piston and wooden

block.

2. Remove piston seal from cylinder body using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage a cylinder inner wall.

• Do not reuse piston seal.

3. Remove bleeder valve and cap.
4. Perform inspection after disassembly.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Caliper

Check the inner wall of caliper for corrosion, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.

CAUTION:

Clean the caliper using new brake fluid. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.

Torque Member

Check torque member for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace as necessary.

Piston

Check the piston surface for corrosion, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.

CAUTION:

The piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with sandpaper.

Sliding Pin Bolt, Sliding Pin Boot

Check the sliding pin, sliding pin bolt, and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. Replace as neces-

sary.

ASSEMBLY

1. Install bleeder valve and cap.
2. Apply brake fluid to piston seal (1), and install to groove in cylin-

der body.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston seal.

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BR-40

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FRONT DISC BRAKE

3. Apply rubber grease to piston boot (1). Cover the piston (2) end

with piston boot, and then install cylinder side lip on piston boot

securely into a groove on cylinder body.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston boot.

4. Push piston (1) into cylinder body by hand and push piston boot

(2) piston-side lip into the piston groove.

CAUTION:

Press the piston evenly and vary the pressing point to pre-

vent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.

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REAR DRUM BRAKE

BR-41

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REAR DRUM BRAKE

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WARNING:

Clean dust from brake drum and shoe assembly with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard

of air borne particles or other materials.

CAUTION:

• Do not depress the brake pedal while removing the brake drum because the pistons may pop out.

1.

Shoe hold pin

2.

Back plate

3.

Plug

4.

Brake shoe

5.

Spring

6.

Upper spring

7.

Adjuster

8.

Return spring

9.

Brake drum

10. Boot

11. Piston

12.

Piston cup

13. Spring

14. Wheel cylinder

15.

Bleeder valve

16. Cap

 1: Apply rubber grease.

 2: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.

: Apply brake fluid

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