Precautions for Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti FX45 and 2008 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean dust on front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.
- Recommended fluid is brake fluid "DOT 3". "FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
- Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
- To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use new brake fluid.
- Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
- Use a flare nut crowfoot and torque wrench when installing brake tube.
- When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
- Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect connectors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery negative terminal.
- Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to "BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE " (Front disc brake), "BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE " (Rear disc brake).
WARNING:- Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then clean with a dust collector.