2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Dual Proportioning Valve

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Depress brake pedal slowly when raising brake fluid pressure.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front left tire. Using 2 pressure gauges, attach one to a front brake bleeder and one to a rear brake bleeder. Bleed air from front and rear pressure gauges. Depress brake pedal slowly until front brake pressure reading is achieved. Check rear brake pressure. See DUAL PROPORTIONING VALVE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table. If not within specification, replace master cylinder assembly.

DUAL PROPORTIONING VALVE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Front Brake Applied Pressure psi (kg/cm2 ) Rear Brake Output Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
1067 (75) 739-796 (52-56)
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