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Nissan and Datsun Frontier 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Frontier 2WD
Engine
V6-4.0L (VQ40DE)
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

CAUTION:
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Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to See: .

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Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

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Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint, so when splashing it, immediately wipe off
the area and wash away with water.

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Before servicing, disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery negative terminal.

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While bleeding, monitor the master cylinder brake fluid level.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery negative terminal.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Front

Disc Brake (front disc brake), See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Rear Disc Brake/Exploded
View (rear disc brake).

7. Perform steps 2 to 6 at each wheel, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from the front left, rear left, and front right

bleed valve, in that order.

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