1991 Nissan Maxima Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

MITSUBISHI, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> CLEAN & INSPECT -> DISASSEMBLY
Vehicle: 1991 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 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

NISSAN, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 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 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

MITSUBISHI, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> MASTER CYLINDER BLEED
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • If master cylinder has been replaced or overhauled and reservoir is empty, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder.
    • Depress pedal slowly...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

NISSAN, DISC BRAKES -> FRONT DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> BRAKE PAD, REPLACE -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> CALIPER, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

BRAKE PAD, REPLACE

  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel.
  • Remove brake hose lock spring if necessary and lower pin bolt Figs. through , then pivot caliper body upwards.
  • Remove pad retainers, inner and outer shims and the pads.
  • Install new inner pad and pivot caliper downward.
  • Compress piston(s) by inserting bar through caliper opening and prying against torque member.
  • Pivot caliper upwards, then install outer pad, inner and outer shims and pad retainers.
  • Position caliper body and ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

MITSUBISHI, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> WHEEL CYLINDER SERVICE -> Assembly -> Disassembly -> INSTALLATION -> OVERHAUL -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 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 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

MITSUBISHI, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT -> DIAMANTE -> EXCEPT DIAMANTE & VAN/WAGON -> VAN/WAGON
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

EXCEPT DIAMANTE & VAN/WAGON

  • Disconnect brake fluid sensor electrical connector from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Position a drain pan under the master cylinder.
  • On models with separately mounted reservoir, disconnect reservoir hoses from the master cylinder.
  • On all models, use a suitable wrench to disconnect brake lines from the master cylinder. Plug all lines and fittings.
  • Remove master cylinder-to-brake booster attaching nuts.
  • Pull master cylinder outward and away from brake booster.
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
    • Prior to master cylinder installation, ad...

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