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Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 878

PREPARATION

PB-3

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PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool name

Description

Brake drum clearance gauge

Measuring rear rotor drum inner diameter

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

WFIA0167E

PIIB1407E

PB-4

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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

PERIODIC 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

BRC-68, "Diag-

nosis Procedure"

ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to

IP-19, "Removal and Installation"

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

cable sufficiently. Then, disengage the parking brake pedal.

4. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Using at least two wheel nuts, secure the disc rotor to the

hub to prevent it from tilting.

5. Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc rotor. Turn the

adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown using a suitable tool

until the disc rotor is locked.

6. Turn the adjuster (1) back 5 or 6 notches from the locked posi-

tion in the direction (B) as shown using a suitable tool.

Pedal stroke

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

WFIA0165E

JPFIB0002ZZ

JPFIB0007ZZ

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

PB-5

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7. Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
8. Adjust cable as follows:
a. Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb).
b. Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to specification.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the adjusting nut if it is removed.

c. With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.
9. Install the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to

WT-60, "Adjustment"

10. Install the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to

IP-19, "Removal and Installation"

Pedal stroke

: Refer to

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"