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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 -> 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 while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their energy by opposing engine vacuum to atmospheric pressure. A piston, cylinder and f...

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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, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

The electronic control unit accepts input signals from sensors and drives actuators. It is essential that both input and outp...

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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+.

MITSUBISHI, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> CLEAN & INSPECT -> DISASSEMBLY
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

DISASSEMBLY

When overhauling master cylinder refer to Figs. through . Note the position of all parts as they are removed for proper installation.

  • On models with attached reservoirs, remove reservoir installation screw, reservoir cap, brake fluid sensor, float, then reservoir, Figs. and .
  • On models with separately mounted reservoirs, remove nipple, Figs. and .
  • Use a wooden stick or dowel to depress primary piston into cylinder bore.
  • On all models except Precis, with pushrod depressed, remove piston stopper bolt, then the piston stopper ring.
  • On Precis models, rem...

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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, DRUM BRAKES -> BRAKE SHOES REPLACEMENT -> 1990-92 4WD Pickup -> 1991-92 MAXIMA -> 2WD Pickup Heavy Duty & Cab & Chassis Models -> AXXESS -> NX COUPE & 1991-92 SENTRA -> PATHFINDER -> PICKUP & VAN -> PULSAR & 1990 SENTRA -> STANZA & 1990 MAXIMA -> Van & 2WD Pickup Except Heavy Duty, Cab & Chassis Models
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

STANZA & 1990 MAXIMA

  • Raise and support vehicle and remove wheel.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Remove dust cover, then remove and discard cotter pin.
  • Remove adjusting cap and the wheel bearing nut, then the brake drum with outer bearing and washer.
  • Remove anti-rattle spring and pin, Fig. .
  • Remove return springs and brake shoes.
  • Remove clevis pin and disconnect parking brake cable.
  • Remove adjuster assembly.
  • Apply suitable lubricant to lubricating points, Fig. .
  • Rotate nut until adjuster rod is at its shortest length.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
  • Adjust brakes by applying hand brake several...

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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 -> PROPORTIONING VALVE -> Except Pickup, Van/Wagon & 1992 Montero -> Pickup, Van/Wagon & 1992 Montero -> TESTING
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

TESTING

Except Pickup, Van/Wagon & 1992 Montero
  • Connect two pressure gauges to proportioning valve, one to the output side and one to the input side, Fig. .
  • Bleed system after connecting gauges.
  • Depress brake pedal, check that measured values are within specifications as shown in "Specifications".
Pickup, Van/Wagon & 1992 Montero
  • Check load proportioning valve spring length with vehicle on flat ground.
  • Press load sensor lever and measure distance between spring ends, Fig. .
  • On all models except 1992 Montero, distance should be between 6.93-7.05 inch. On 1992 Montero distance should be...

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