1996 Nissan Altima Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Nissan Altima

  • 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2389, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1996 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2389, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1996 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2389, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2389, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Output Rod
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Output Rod

  • Apply 19.96 inch HG of vacuum to brake booster using a suitable vacuum pump, Fig. .
  • Check output rod length as shown in Fig. .
  • On 1993 NX1600, NX2000 and Sent...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES -> ADJUSTMENTS -> 240SX -> Altima -> Maxima -> Parking Brake -> Pathfinder & Pickup -> Quest -> Sentra, NX 1600, NX 2000, 200SX & 300ZX
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

Altima
  • Prior to adjustment, check the following:
    • On models with rear disc brakes, ensure toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released, Fig. .
    • On all models, ensure there is no drag when parking brake lever is released.
  • Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
  • Start engine and depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine running.
  • Pull parking brake control lever 4-5 notches, then adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut, Fig. .
  • Pull control lever using approximately 44 lbs. of force, parking b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS

The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel calipers or cylinders, while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Vacuum assist units get their ene...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Brake Booster Output Rod -> Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Brake Booster Output Rod

Refer to "Output Rod Adjust" in "Power Brake Units."

Brake Pedal

  • Adjust brake pedal free height dimension "H" in Fig. , to specifications Fig. , using brake booster input rod Fig. . Ensure tip of input rod stays inside clevis pin.
  • With motor running, measure brake pedal depressed height dimension "D" in Fig. , is within specifications Fig. . If not within specifications check for leak in brake system, air in syst...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE PAD SERVICE -> AD14VB & OPZ11VB -> Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB -> Front -> OPZ11V -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel.
  • Remove brake hose lock spring if necessary and lower pin bolt Figs. through , then pivot caliper body upwards.
  • Remove pad retainers, inner and outer shims and the pads.
  • Install new inner pad and pivot caliper downward.
  • Compress piston(s) by inserting bar through caliper opening and prying against torque member.
  • Pivot caliper upwards, then install outer pad, inner and outer shims and pad retainers.
  • Position caliper body and install lower pin.

Rear

Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove wheel...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Brake Booster Output Rod -> Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS

Brake Booster Output Rod

Refer to "Output Rod Adjust" in "Power Brake Units."

Brake Pedal

  • Adjust brake pedal free height dimension "H" in Fig. , to specifications Fig. , using brake booster input rod Fig. . Ensure tip of input rod stays inside clevis pin.
  • With motor running, measure brake pedal depressed height dimension "D" in Fig. , is within specifications Fig. . If not within specifications check for leak in brake system, air in syst...

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