1996 Nissan Sentra Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 1996 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1597, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1597, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1597, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1996 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS, CC:1597, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:A

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS

Both the four wheel and Rear wheel Anti-Lock Brake systems, Figs. through , use a control unit, hydraulic actuator and wheel speed sensors to control brake fluid pressure and prevent...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Ground Circuit Check -> Actuator Motor Ground -> Altima -> Relay Box Ground
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS

Actuator Motor Ground

When performing actuator motor ground circuit check, refer to Figs. through . Resistance between both terminals ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Brake Booster Output Rod -> Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake Booster Output Rod

Refer to "Output Rod Adjust" in "Power Brake Units."

Brake Pedal

  • Adjust brake pedal free height dimension "H" in Fig. , to specifications Fig. , using brake booster input rod Fig. . Ensure tip of input rod stays inside clevis pin.
  • With motor running, measure brake pedal depressed height dimension "D" in Fig. , is within specifications Fig. . If not within specifications check for leak in brake system, air in syst...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 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 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE PAD SERVICE -> AD14VB & OPZ11VB -> Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB -> Front -> OPZ11V -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS

Front

  • 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 install lower pin.

Rear

Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove wheel...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Fluid Safety
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake Fluid Safety

Do not allow brake fluid to contact painted areas, never reuse brake fluid ...

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