Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Front disc brake

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Brakes / Brake system / Periodic maintenance / Front disc brake

Brake Burnishing

CAUTION:

Burnish contact surfaces between brake pads and disc rotor according to the following procedure after refinishing the disc rotor, replacing brake pads or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Be careful of vehicle speed. Brakes do not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc rotor are securely seated.
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.

Drive the vehicle on straight, flat road.
Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
Release the brake pedal for a few minutes to allow the brake components to cool.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated.

Brake fluid

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Rear drum brake

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Other materials:

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