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Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 516

PB-4

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tool

INFOID:0000000005259808

(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-21177-A)
Brake drum clearance gauge

Measuring rear rotor drum to parking
brake shoe clearance

Power tool

Removing bolts and nuts

WFIA0167E

PIIB1407E

2010 Pathfinder

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

PB-5

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

On-Vehicle Service

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PEDAL STROKE

• When parking brake pedal is operated with the specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified

number of notches. Check by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.

INSPECTION

• Make sure the components are attached properly, checking for looseness or backlash.

• Check parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary.

• Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.

• Check parking brake warning lamp switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary. Refer to

MWI-42, "Wir-

ing Diagram"

ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove lower instrument panel LH. Refer to

IP-11, "Exploded View"

2. Partially engage parking brake pedal to access adjusting nut.
3. Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen

cable until tension is sufficiently released. Then, disengage the

parking brake pedal.

4. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to

WT-49, "Rotation"

5. Remove the rotor and measure inner diameter at widest point

using suitable tool as shown.

6. Transfer the measurement less 0.6 mm (0.024 in) to the parking

brake shoes and adjust accordingly.

7. Using wheel nuts, secure the disc to the hub to prevent it from

tilting.

8. Rotate disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
9. Adjust cable as follows:
a. Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 490 N (50 kg-f,

110 lb-f).

b. Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to

specification.

c. With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure

there is no drag on the parking brake.

Pedal stroke

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

WFIA0165E

Pedal stroke : Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

WFIA0166E

2010 Pathfinder

PB-6

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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

PARKING BRAKE CONTROL

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the lower instrument panel LH and center console. Refer to

IP-11, "Exploded View"

(instrument

panel) and

IP-18, "Exploded View"

(center console).

2. Remove the floor trim. Refer to

INT-18, "Removal and Installation"

Lock plate

Pedal assembly

Adjusting nut

Left rear cable

Right rear cable

Return spring

Equalizer

Front cable grommet

10. Front cable

Attached to steering member stay

Front

AWFIA0477GB

2010 Pathfinder

PARKING BRAKE CONTROL

PB-7

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3. Remove the console floor bracket.
4. Remove the parking brake control adjusting nut.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it.

5. Remove the lock plate from the front cable.
6. Remove the front parking brake cable bolt and nut.
7. Disconnect the return spring from equalizer.
8. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the equalizer and

remove front cable.

9. Remove the rear disc rotors. Refer to

BR-45, "Removal and

Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor"

10. Remove the parking brake shoes, and disconnect the rear

cables from the toggle levers. Refer to

PB-8, "Removal and Installation"

11. Remove the equalizer from right and left rear cables.
12. Remove the right and left rear cable bolts and nuts, then remove the right and left rear cables.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Adjust the parking brake. Refer to

PB-5, "On-Vehicle Service"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it.

WFIA0165E

2010 Pathfinder

PB-8

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE

PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000005259812

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

Clean the brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other

hazardous materials.

Back plate

Anchor

Shoes

Toggle lever

Upper return spring

Shoe hold-down spring

Retainer

Shoe hold-down pin

Adjuster

10. Lower return spring

11. Disc rotor

12. Adjuster access plug

PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or equivalent

AWFIA0478GB

2010 Pathfinder

PARKING BRAKE SHOE

PB-9

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NOTE:

Remove the disc rotor only with the parking brake pedal completely disengaged.
1. Remove the rear disc rotor. Refer to

BR-45, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor"

2. Remove the upper and lower return springs.
3. Remove the adjuster.
4. Remove the shoe hold-down pins, retainers, shoe hold-down springs and shoes.
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the toggle lever.
6. Remove the anchor pin if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lining Thickness Inspection

• Check the thickness of the shoe lining.

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

• Check the drum inner diameter.

Other Inspections

• Check the shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.

• Check the shoe hold-down pins for excessive wear and corrosion.

• Check the upper and lower return springs for sagging.

• Check the adjuster for rough operation.

• When disassembling the adjuster, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the adjuster

threads.

• Check either visually or with a vernier caliper for any excessive wear, cracks, or damage inside the drum.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Apply brake grease to the back plate at the specified points during installation.

• Install the adjuster so that the threaded part expands when rotating

it in the direction shown by the arrow.

• Shorten adjuster by rotating it in the opposite direction.

NOTE:

After replacing the shoes or disc rotors, or if parking brake does not

function properly, perform the break-in operation as follows.
1. Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke to specification. Refer to

PB-5, "On-Vehicle Service"

Standard thickness (A)

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking

Drum Brake"

Wear limit thickness (A)

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking

Drum Brake"

SBR021A

Standard inner diameter

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking

Drum Brake"

Wear limit of inner diameter

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking

Drum Brake"

SBR768A

SFIA0153E

2010 Pathfinder

PB-10

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE

2. Perform the parking brake break-in operation by driving the vehicle forward under the following conditions:

• Maintain vehicle speed 40 km/h (25 MPH) moving forward.

• Apply the parking brake pedal with an operating force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f).

• Apply the parking brake pedal for a period of 30 seconds before releasing.

CAUTION:

• To prevent the linings from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes

after every break-in operation.

• Do not perform excessive break-in operations, because it may cause uneven or early wear of the

linings.

3. After the break-in operation, check parking brake pedal stroke. Readjust as necessary if it is not within the

specified stroke. Refer to

PB-5, "On-Vehicle Service"

2010 Pathfinder

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

PB-11

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Parking Drum Brake

INFOID:0000000005259814

Unit: mm (in)

Parking Brake Control

INFOID:0000000005259815

Type

Disc rotor with inner drum

Brake lining

Standard thickness (new)

3.8

0.15 (0.150

0.006)

Wear limit thickness

XXX (XXXXX)

Drum inner diameter

Standard inner diameter (new)

190 + 0.15/- 0.00 (7.480 + 0.006/- 0.000)

Wear limit of inner diameter

XXXXX (XXXXX)

Control type

Foot pedal

Number of notches [under force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f)]

4 – 5 notches

Number of notches when warning lamp switch comes on

1 notch

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