Without VDC: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a screwdriver or suitable tool as shown, lift up the tabs on the stopper cap and remove it from the master cylinder. The piston inside the master cylinder might pop out when this is done, so hold the stopper cap down at the same time.
- Using a pin punch [commercial service tool: diameter approx. 4 mm (0.16 in)], remove mounting pins on the reservoir tank.
- Place the side flange of the cylinder body with chamfering around the pin insertion hole facing up, and secure the master cylinder assembly with a vise.CAUTION:
- When securing the master cylinder assembly with the vise, be sure not to over-tighten.
- When securing in a vise, use copper plates or cloth to protect the flange.
- Place the side flange of the cylinder body with chamfering around the pin insertion hole facing up, and secure the master cylinder assembly with a vise.
- Remove master cylinder assembly from the vise.
- Remove brake fluid level switch, if necessary.
- Remove reservoir tank and grommet from cylinder body.
- Using a Phillips screwdriver or suitable tool, push in the piston and remove the piston stopper from the cylinder body.
- Carefully pull the primary piston assembly straight out to prevent cylinder inner wall from being damaged.
- Tap flange using a soft block such as wood, and carefully pull the secondary piston assembly straight out to prevent cylinder inner wall from being damaged.