Master Cylinder: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Place master cylinder onto brake booster and tighten mounting nuts to 9-11 ft. lbs. (12-15 N.m). Fill up reservoir tank with new brake fluid. Plug all ports on master cylinder with fingers to prevent air suction while releasing brake pedal.
- Have driver depress brake pedal slowly several times until no air comes out of master cylinder. Fit brake lines to master cylinder and tighten flare nuts to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-17 N.m). Bleed air from brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .