Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Front disc brake

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Brakes / Brake system / Periodic maintenance / Front disc brake

Brake Burnishing

CAUTION:

Burnish contact surfaces between brake pads and disc rotor according to the following procedure after refinishing the disc rotor, replacing brake pads or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Be careful of vehicle speed. Brakes do not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc rotor are securely seated.
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.

Drive the vehicle on straight, flat road.
Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
Release the brake pedal for a few minutes to allow the brake components to cool.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.

Brake fluid

Drain and Refill CAUTION: Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may damage paint. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediate ...

Rear drum brake

Brake Burnishing CAUTION: Burnish contact surfaces between brake drum and brake lining according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing brake drum, or if a soft pedal occu ...

Other materials:

Combination meter
Reference Value VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL NOTE: The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this vehicle. For information (items) applicable to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items. Note: Some items are not available according to vehicle specificat ...

SPORT mode switch
Adjusts the throttle sensitivity and transmission points (CVT only) to enhance performance. Press the SPORT button on the instrument panel to activate. The SPORT mode indicator light (on the speedometer) will illuminate. The SPORT mode indicator light will remain lit while the mode is acti ...

Compression pressure
Inspection Warm up the engine to full operating temperature. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-143, "Work Procedure". Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-46, "Exploded View". Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT). ...