FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Overhaul

REAR DRUM BRAKE

Exploded View BR-36:





CAUTION:
- Clean dust on drum and back plate with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.
- Make sure parking brake lever is released completely.


Disassembly and Assembly of Wheel Cylinder
DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove boots at the right and left of the wheel cylinder, and pull out the pistons from cylinder.
2. Remove piston from piston cup.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the pistons, piston cups, and inner wall of the cylinder for wear, corrosion, and damage. If malfunction is detected, replace it.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
- Do not use Nissan rubber grease (KRE0000010, KRE000001001) during assembly.
- When inserting the piston, be careful not to scratch the cylinder.


1. Apply brake fluid to the piston sliding surface on the wheel cylinder.





2. Apply Nissan rubber lubricant (KRE1200030) to the piston cups and piston boots and assemble as shown.