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Altima, Maxima, Pathfinder/QX4 2WD, Sentra, 200SX, 240SX & 1997 Pickup 4WD

Using 2 pressure gauges, attach one to front brake bleeder and one to rear brake bleeder. Bleed air from front and rear bleeders. Depress brake pedal until front brake pressure reading is achieved. Check rear brake pressure. See PROPORTIONING VALVE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  table. If not within specification, replace dual proportioning valve (separated type) or master cylinder assembly (built-in type).

PROPORTIONING VALVE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Application/Model Front Brake Pressure psi (kg/cm2 ) Rear Brake Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Altima
SE 924 (65) 498-555 (35-39)
Except SE (1) 782 (55) 356-412 (25-29)
Maxima 782 (55) 356-412 (25-29)
Pathfinder/QX4 2WD 924 (65) 498-555 (35-39)
1997 Pickup 4WD
Long Bed 924 (65) 498-555 (35-39)
Standard 853 (60) 427-483 (30-34)
Sentra & 200SX
1.6L 1067 (75) 739-796 (52-56)
2.0L (1997) 924 (65) 597-654 (42-46)
240SX 924 (65) 597-654 (42-46)
(1) On ABS equipped vehicles, use SE specifications.