Nissan Murano: Brakes / Brake System :: Precaution. Precautions

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collisions.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” sections of this Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation:

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation:

When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc. to prevent damage to windshield.

WARNING:

Clean any dust from the front brake and rear brake using a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow by compressed air.

• Brake fluid use refer to Fluids and Lubricants .

• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

• Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.

• Always clean with new brake fluid when cleaning the master cylinder, brake caliper and other components.

• Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or light oil to clean. They may damage rubber parts and cause improper operation.

• Always loosen the brake tube flare nut with a flare nut wrench.

• Tighten the brake tube flare nut to the specified torque using a crowfoot (A) and a torque wrench (B).

  

• Always confirm the specified tightening torque when installing the brake pipes.

• Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.

• Always connect the battery terminal when moving the Nissan Murano vehicle.

• Check that no brake fluid leakage is present after replacing the parts.

• Check for bends, cracks and damage to the brake pedal. Adjust brake pedal if it is outside the standard value.

• Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

  • Front brake: refer to Inspection and Adjustment.

  • Rear brake: refer to Inspection and Adjustment.