Changing Brake Fluid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
- Always keep fluid level higher than minimum line on reservoir tank.
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- 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.
- Connect a transparent vinyl tube and container to the air bleeder.
- Depressing the brake pedal, drain the brake fluid gradually from the air bleeder of each wheel.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and control unit connector or battery ground cable.
- Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
- Loosen the air bleeder, depress the pedal slowly to the full stroke and then release it. Repeat the procedure every 2 or 3 seconds until the new brake fluid comes out, then close the air bleeder while depressing the pedal. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .