98' nissan pathfinder won't hold brake fluid....hard time braking unless i fill up the brake fluid container that seems weekly. need to take it to shop but don't want someone to 'rip m

I am not sure, but most most higher end imports like Nissan,Toyota,and so on. Have a clips of some sort along with the screws.I have a Lexus that is hard like that. Grab it with both hands and move it up or down! Good luck, and let me know!!!

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Hi Robert,I have 85 Nissan 4x4,know these Nissan's very well,you stated your clutch fluid in reservoir was empty,which means your clutch slave cylinder is bad and leaking.It's located on the side of transmission with 2 bolts holding it on,may have fluid on it,they use brake fluid.Here's a guide on how to replace,here's the part,very easy to replace.You can fill up with fluid and bleed to get you where you need to go,will hold up temporary,best to get a bleeder kit at Autozone to bleed.

Does it say 'emergency brake' or just 'brake'? If it just says brake, you could be low on brake fluid on your 2001 Nissan Xterra.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi Tim,got a 85 Nissan 4x4,your problem could be your clutch slave cylinder is bad and not holding pressure,check your clutch master cylinder,problaly about empty,here's a link to the bad part,it's easy to replace,it's bolted on side of transmission with 2 bolts,check and see if fluid is leaking.You will have to bleed after you install,az. has bleeder kits.To bleed,best to have someone pump clutch pedal a few times and hold to floor,get bleeder tube with connection and install on blleeder screw,add brake fluid to bleeder container and stick higher up than bleeder screw and open to let air out,do this until no air comes out,don't let clutch master to get low,keep full.

Yes.There is a system that you need to follow,rule of thumb on a conventional brake system even if this is abs. you want to be farthest way from the brake master cylinder that where you start.top of the brake master cylinder with brake fluid go to the furthest brake cylinder that will be the rear right.have someone pump three times and hold open the wheel cylinder as they are holding fluid will come out they will keep it the pedal to the floor till you close the wheel cylinder and repeat two more time this you will do working you way up to the closest wheel cylinder

Any time you install new pads,
it is a must that you have the rotors machined.

You need to flush the brake fluid evey two years,
unless you like a lot of moisture in the system
and other problems that will come in time.

New pads always feel a little spongy for a week or so

check brake lines and wheel cylnders on the back

radiator antifreeze: open drain **** on radiator and drain refill with water re plug and leave radiator cap off. start vehicle. watch when coolant drops or rises drastically as that is the thermostat opening. at that time re open drain **** and fill radiator with hose water at the same time. when water coming out is completely clear again turn vehicle off and drain radiator again. fill with antifreeze and water mix. 50/50

oil: jack up car, find oil plug, directly behind steering rack on oil pan. undo plug and drain oil into container. while oil is draining remove oil filter. wait for oil to drain completely then re-install drain plug and new oil filter(filled with oil) undo oil cap and pour in oil 4.5 quarts on n/a and 5 for turbo. tighten cap and your done.

brake system: dont attempt, use an experienced mechanic as the lines need to be bled in numerous places including inside the car from the abs module mounted behind the passenger seat.
easy brake system: individually bleed brakes while adding fluid until clear fluid comes out. (not efficient)

a/c: do not attempt unless you have an evac pump for ac systems.

clutch: same as easy brake except using the bleed valves at the slave cylinder and on passenger side fender well.

washer fluid: add fluid and squirt a little to make sure there is no air in the line

Its is its the same color but slightly smaller in size grey/black rubber cap. By the way it is filled with brake dot 3 fluid Good Luck

Try using a pressure bleeder. It will force the air out. Works every time.