With VDC Models: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using a pin punch [commercial service tool: diameter approx. 4 mm (0.16 in)], remove mounting pins on the reservoir tank.

Fig 1: Removing Mounting Pins On Reservoir Tank
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- 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.
Remove master cylinder assembly from the vise.
Remove brake fluid level switch, if necessary.
Remove reservoir tank and grommet from cylinder body.
Push in the primary piston and remove the piston stopper from the cylinder body.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inner wall of the cylinder.

Fig 2: Removing Piston Stopper From Cylinder Body
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Carefully pull the primary piston assembly straight out to prevent cylinder inner wall from being damaged.

Fig 3: Pulling Primary Piston Assembly
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Holding the rod of the primary piston, remove the primary piston assembly, the plate and the guide.
CAUTION: Pull components straight out to prevent cylinder inner wall from being damaged.
Remove the plate and guide from the primary piston.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rod on the inner wall of the plate.