Precaution for Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Refill using recommended brake fluid. Refer to RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted surface of body. If brake fluid is splashed on painted surfaces of body immediately wipe it off with cloth and then wash it away with water.
- To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use new brake fluid.
- Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
- Use a flare nut wrench when removing a brake tube and use a flare nut torque wrench when installing a brake tube.
- When installing brake tubes and hoses, be sure to check torque.
- Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Burnish the new braking 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 ".