Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BRAKE SERVICE DATA SPECIFICATION
| Brake pedal height from asphalt sheet | M/T | 146.1 to 156.1 mm (5.752 to 6.146 in.) |
| A/T | 146.9 to 156.9 mm (5.784 to 6.177 in.) | |
| Stop light switch clearance | Standard | 1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.059 to 0.098 in.) |
| Pedal free play | Standard | 1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.039 to.236 in.) |
| Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet | Standard | More than 90 mm (3.54 in.) |
| Brake booster push rod to piston clearance (w/ SST) | Standard | 0 mm (0 in.) |
| Front disc brake pad thickness | Standard | 11.5 mm (0.453 in.) |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Front disc thickness | Standard | 25.0 mm (0.984 in.) |
| Minimum | 23.0 mm (0.906 in.) | |
| Front disc runout | Maximum | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
| Rear disc brake pad thickness | Standard | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Rear disc thickness | Standard | 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) |
| Minimum | 7.5 mm (0.295 in.) | |
| Rear disc runout | Maximum | 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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