1990 Nissan Maxima Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

MITSUBISHI, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> WHEEL CYLINDER SERVICE -> Assembly -> Disassembly -> INSTALLATION -> OVERHAUL -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

REMOVAL

  • Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
  • Loosen brake line fitting at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder.
  • Remove screw holding cylinder to backing plate.
  • Separate wheel cylinder from brake line and backing plate by pulling the cylinder outward and away from backing plate.

OVERHAUL

Note position of all parts as they are removed for proper installation.

Disassembly
  • Refer to Fig. , then remove boots, piston, cups and spring from wheel cylinder.
  • Wipe cylinder walls with denatured alcohol or clean brake fluid.
  • Examine cylinder bore. A scored bore may be providi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

NISSAN, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE -> ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Do not spill brake fluid on painted surfaces, it may cause damage to the paint. If brake fluid is spilled, wash immediately with water.

  • Place container under master cylinder to avoid spillage, then fill master cylinder with brake fluid.
  • Connect hose to bleeder valves, then depress brake pedal several times.
  • With pressure applied to pedal open bleeder valve to release air trapped in system.
  • Close bleeder, then release pedal slowly.
  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 as outlined above until all air is removed from system.
  • Bleed air from system in order as follows:
    • Left re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

NISSAN, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel calipers or cylinders, while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their ene...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

NISSAN, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

Do not spill brake fluid on painted areas, it may cause paint damage.

  • Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screws.
  • Depress brake pedal, open bleeder valves and drain fluid into suitable con...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

NISSAN, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Master Cylinder Replace" in the "Hydraulic Brake System" section.
  • Disconnect brake booster clevis pin on brake pedal.
  • Disconnect check valve hose at power booster.
  • On 1991-92 Sentra & NX Coupe models with...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

MITSUBISHI, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

Refer to "Brake Booster Pushrod Adjus... "

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