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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Adjustment -> Frontier & Pathfinder -> Sentra
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Maxima 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 2004 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Power Brake Units -> General Service -> Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under .
  • Disconnect brake booster clevis pin on brake pedal.
  • Disconnect check valve hose at power booster.
  • Rem...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Altima, Maxima & Sentra -> Cleaning & Inspection -> External Proportioning Valve -> Frontier & Pathfinder -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Quest -> Replacement -> Testing
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Overhaul

Refer to Figs. through for master cylinder overhaul procedures, noting the following:

  • If piston assembly is stuck in cylinder bore, gradually apply air to fluid outlet port.
  • Replace stopper cap if claws are damaged. Bend claw inward when installing new stopper.
Cleaning & Inspection

Examine reservoirs for foreign matter and inspect all passages for restrictions. If there is any indication of contamination or evidence of corrosion, service the hydraulic system as needed.

When disassembled, wash all components in denatured alcohol or clean brake flui...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Disc Brakes -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 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 required to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their ener...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Booster Output Rod -> Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS

Brake Booster Output Rod

  • Apply 19.96 inch HG of vacuum to brake booster using a suitable vacuum pump, Fig. .
  • Inspect output rod length as outlined in Fig. .
  • Adjust output rod length to .4045-.4144 inch.

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 w...

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