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.
2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra Base, Automatic CVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Applied model | MR20DE | QR25DE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | SE-R | SE-R Spec-V | ||
| Front disc brake | Brake model | CLZ25VF | CLZ25VJ | AD25V |
| Cylinder bore diameter | 57.2 mm (2.252 in) | 57.2 mm (2.252 in) | 57.15 mm (2.250 in) | |
| Pad thickness | 11 mm (0.433 in) | 11 mm (0.433 in) | 11 mm (0.433 in) | |
| Rotor outer diameter x thickness | 280 mm x 24.0 mm (11.02 in x 0.945 in) | 296 mm x 26.0 mm (11.65 in x 1.024 in) | 320 mm x 28.0 mm (12.60 in x 1.102 in) | |
| Rear disc brake | Cylinder bore diameter | - | 34.93 mm (1.375 in) | |
| Pad thickness | - | 8.5 mm (0.335 in) | ||
| Rotor outer diameter x thickness | - | 292 mm x 9.0 mm (11.50 in x 0.354 in) | ||
| Rear drum brake | Brake model | LT20D | - | - |
| Cylinder bore diameter | 15.87 mm (0.625 in) | - | - | |
| Lining Length x width x thickness | 194.1 mm x 30.0 mm x 4.0 mm (7.642 in x 1.181 in x 0.157 in) | - | - | |
| Drum inner diameter | 228.6 mm (9.000 in) | - | - | |
| Master cylinder | Cylinder bore diameter | 22.22 mm (0.875 in) | ||
| Control valve | Valve model | Electric brake force distribution | ||
| Brake booster | Booster model | C255 | ||
| Diaphragm diameter | 255 mm (10.04 in) | |||
| Recommended brake fluid | Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ". | |||
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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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