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Nissan and Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Altima
Engine
L4-2.5L (QR25DE)
Year
2009
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

Bleeding Brake System

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM

CAUTION:
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While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.

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Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery cable from the negative terminal.

1. Connect a vinyl tube to rear right brake caliper bleed valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal 4 or 5 times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to bleed air in brake line, and then tighten it immediately.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to front disc brake: See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake

Caliper/Service and Repair/Front Disc Brake/Exploded View,  See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Rear Disc Brake/Exploded View.

6. From step 1 to 5, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from brake hydraulic line bleed valves in the following

order:
Rear right brake to Front left brake to Rear left brake to Front right brake

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