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Nissan and Datsun Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Cube
Engine
L4-1.8L (MR18DE)
Year
2010
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

Bleeding Brake System

CAUTION:
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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.

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Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding

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Always use new brake fluid for refilling. Never reuse the drained brake fluid.

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Never allow foreign matter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.

1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve of the rear right brake.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
3. Loosen the bleeder valve and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, and then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque.
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Front disc brake: See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded
View.

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Rear drum brake: See: Brakes and Traction Control/Drum Brake System/Service and Repair/Exploded View.

6. Perform steps 1 to 5 for the rear right brake  to  front left brake  to  rear left brake  to  and front right brake in order.
7. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding.  See: Fluids/Brake Fluid/Service and

Repair/Inspection.

8. Check each item of brake pedal. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard.  See: Brakes and Traction Control/Brake Pedal

Assy/Adjustments.

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