Drain and Refill

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to "FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint, so when splashing it, immediately wipe off the area and wash away with water.
Before servicing, disconnect actuator connector or battery negative cable.

Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
Depress brake pedal, then loosen each bleed valve using a flare nut wrench or suitable tool and gradually remove brake fluid.

Fig 1: Connecting Vinyl Tube To Each Bleed Valve
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal. Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out. Bleed air from brake system. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".

Fig 2: Filling Brake Fluid To Master Cylinder
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.