Nissan Terrano r20e. Instruction — part 53

Removal

CAUTION:

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Use suitable tool for assembly and disassembly of brake
lines and hoses.

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Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately. DO
NOT RUB IT OFF.

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All hoses must be free from excessive bending, twisting
and pulling.

1. Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing

brake pedal.

3. Remove flare nut securing brake tube to hose, then withdraw

lock spring.

4. Cover openings to prevent entrance of dirt whenever discon-

necting hydraulic line.

Inspection

Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or
other damage. Replace any damaged parts.

Installation

CAUTION:

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Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 4”.

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Never reuse drained brake fluid.

1. Tighten all flare nuts and connecting bolts.

Flare nut:

: 9 - 11 N

⋅

m (0.9 - 1.1 kg-m, 78 - 95 in-lb)

Connecting bolt:

: 17 - 20 N

⋅

m (1.7 - 2.0 kg-m, 12 - 14 ft-lb)

2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve.
3. Bleed air. Refer to “Bleeding Brake System”, BR-8.

YBR293

YBR293

BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE

BR-9

Removal and Installation

NBR312

LOAD SENSING VALVE

BR-10

Removal

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately. DO
NOT RUB IT OFF.

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Remove flare nuts and LSV bolts.

Installation

CAUTION:

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Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 4”.

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Never reuse drained brake fluid.

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Check level in brake fluid reservoir.

1. Tighten provisionally flare nuts.
2. Tighten LSV bolts.

: 20 - 24 N

⋅

m (2.0 - 2.4 kg-m, 14 - 17 ft-lb)

3. Tighten flare nuts.

: 15 - 18 N

⋅

m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)

4. Bleed air. Refer to “Bleeding Brake System”, “BRAKE

HYDRAULIC LINE”, BR-8.

5. Adjust load sensing valve (LSV). Refer to “Inspection and

Adjustment”, “LOAD SENSING VALVE”, BR-12.

YBR293

LOAD SENSING VALVE

BR-11

Inspection and Adjustment

CAUTION:

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Check level in brake fluid reservoir.

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Refill with recommended brake fluid “DOT 4”.

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Never reuse drained brake fluid.

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Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas wash it away with water immediately. DO
NOT RUB IT OFF.

1. Before adjusting load sensing valve spring length, check for

proper installation and abnormal wear of brake pads and
shoes.

2. Remove the air bleeder from the wheel caliper, and install a

pressure gauge (A) to the bleed valve hole.

3. Bleed the air from the front brake piping.

4. Remove the air bleed valve from the rear wheel cylinder, and

install a pressure gauge (B) to the bleed valve hole.

EBR019

EBR020

EBR021

LOAD SENSING VALVE

BR-12