2003 Nissan Altima Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Nissan Altima

  • 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2500, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 GAS, CC:3498, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 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 rear whe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
  • Remove brake hose lock spring and lower pin bolt Figs. through , then pivot caliper body upwards.
  • Remove pad retainers, inner and outer shims and 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 upw...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

Replacement
  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from brake tube.
  • Remove caliper assembly from spindle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
  • Remove pin bolts and separate cylinder body from torque member, Figs. through ,
  • Remove pad retainers, shims and brake pads.
  • Feed compressed air gradually into caliper port and force out piston(s) with dust seals.
  • Remove piston seals, sub pins, main pins and dust seals.
  • Reverse procedure to assemble.

Rear

Replacement
  • Disconnect parking brake cable and brake hose.
  • Remove caliper retaining bolts and caliper fro...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Adjustment -> Frontier & Pathfinder -> Sentra
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 GAS

Adjustment

Sentra
  • Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lbs. and ensure lever travels 7-11 notches.
  • Rotate adjuster, Fig. , until proper stroke is obtained, then tighten locknut.
Frontier & Pathfinder
  • Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lb...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

Front

Replacement
  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from brake tube.
  • Remove caliper assembly from spindle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
  • Remove pin bolts and separate cylinder body from torque member, Figs. through ,
  • Remove pad retainers, shims and brake pads.
  • Feed compressed air gradually into caliper port and force out piston(s) with dust seals.
  • Remove piston seals, sub pins, main pins and dust seals.
  • Reverse procedure to assemble.

Rear

Replacement
  • Disconnect parking brake cable and brake hose.
  • Remove caliper retaining bolts and caliper fro...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder, Replace

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 flu...

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