BRAKES

SECTION
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
PB B

E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................. 7 PB
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ........................... 7
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Exploded View .......................................................... 7 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
PARKING BRAKE SHOE .................................. 9
PREPARATION ............................................ 3 Exploded View .......................................................... 9 H
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
PREPARATION ................................................... 3
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS I
(SDS) ............................................................ 11
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................... 4
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ............................... 4 (SDS) ................................................................. 11 J
Inspection .................................................................. 4
Parking Drum Brake ................................................11
Adjustment ................................................................ 4
Parking Brake Control .............................................11
PARKING BRAKE SHOE ................................... 6 K
Inspection .................................................................. 6

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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000005796907

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000005440594
B

(Kent-Moore No.) Description

Tool name C
(J-21177-A) Measuring rear rotor drum to parking
Brake drum clearance gauge brake shoe clearance
D

E
WFIA0167E

Power tool Removing bolts and nuts

PB

PIIB1407E
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
Inspection INFOID:0000000005440595

PEDAL STROKE
• Operate parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 lb-f), make sure pedal stroke is within the
specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting ratchet clicks.)
INSPECT COMPONENTS
• Check control device for wear or other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check wires for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.
• Check parts at each connecting position and if found deformed or damaged, replace as necessary.
• Check if the parking brake pedal stroke is within specification. Refer to PB-4, "Adjustment".
Adjustment INFOID:0000000005440596

ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove rear wheel and tires.
2. Insert a deep socket wrench onto adjusting nut. Rotate adjusting
nut to fully loosen cable, and then release parking brake pedal.
3. Secure disc rotor to hub using wheel nut so as not to tilt disc
rotor.

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4. Remove adjuster hole plug installed on the disc rotor. Turn the
adjuster in direction (A) using a suitable tool or a flat-bladed
screwdriver as shown, until disc rotor is locked. Turn the
adjuster in the opposite direction by 5 or 6 notches after locking.
5. Rotate disc rotor to make sure that there is no drag. Install the
adjuster hole plug.
6. Adjust parking brake cable with the following procedure:
a. Rotate the adjusting nut to adjust parking brake pedal operating
force to 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) just before a full pedal stroke of
201.7 mm (7.94 in).
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b. When replacing parking brake cable, operate parking brake
pedal 10 or more times with a full stroke of 201.7 mm (7.94 in).
c. Release the parking brake pedal and rotate the disc rotor to make sure that there is no drag.
d. Rotate the adjusting nut to adjusting the parking brake pedal force to 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 ib-f) when the
parking brake pedal stroke is within the specified number of notches. Check it by listening and counting
the ratchet clicks. Operate parking brake pedal 10 or more times with a full stroke of 194.3 mm (7.6 in).

Pedal stroke number of notches : Refer to PB-11, "Parking Brake Control".

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e. After adjustment, check that there is no drag with the parking
brake pedal is being released. If drag exsists, perform the fol- A
lowing:
• Remove the rear disc rotor, refer to BR-34, "BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation". Verify the toggle lever
B
returns to stopper when the parking brake pedal is released.
• If toggle lever does not return to stopper, loosen adjuster nut.
• Install rear disc rotor and adjust shoe clearance. Refer to BR-
34, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installa- C
tion".
7. Install rear wheels and tires. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment". LFIA0095E

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE
Inspection INFOID:0000000005440597

LINING THICKNESS INSPECTION

• Check thickness of lining.

Standard thickness (new) (A) : Refer to PB-11, "Park-

ing Drum Brake".
Wear limit thickness (A) : Refer to PB-11, "Park-
ing Drum Brake".

SBR021A

DRUM INNER DIAMETER INSPECTION

• Check inner diameter of drum in rear disc rotor.

Standard inner diameter (new) : Refer to PB-11, "Park-

ing Drum Brake".
Wear limit of inner diameter : Refer to PB-11, "Park-
ing Drum Brake".

SBR768A

OTHER INSPECTIONS
• Check the following:
- Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
- Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
- Anti-rattle pin for excessive wear and corrosion.
- Return spring for sagging.
• Make sure that adjuster moves smoothly.
• Visually check the inside of drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage.
• Replace with new parts as necessary.

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR A
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005440598
B

PB

N
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1. Control device assembly 2. Parking brake switch 3. Pedal pad

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4. Adjusting nut 5. Lock plate 6. Front cable
7. Rear cable (RH) 8. Rear cable (LH) 9. Equalizer
10. Spring 11. Pin Front
P
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005440599

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel and tires. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment".
2. Remove instrument lower cover (LH) and lower knee protector (LH). Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Instal-
lation".
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3. Disconnect parking brake switch connector.
4. Remove adjusting nut and discard, then loosen front cable.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the adjusting nut.
5. Remove control device assembly nuts and remove control device assembly.
6. Remove center console. Refer to IP-17, "Disassembly and Assembly".
7. Separate rear cables from the front cable and remove front cable.
8. Remove heat insulator of the exhaust center tube.
9. Remove parking brake shoe, and remove rear cables from toggle lever. Refer to PB-9, "Removal and
Installation".
10. Remove rear cable bolts and nuts, then remove rear cables.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After installation, adjust the parking brake. Refer to PB-4, "Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the adjusting nut.

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005440600

PB

J
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1. Return spring 2. Adjuster 3. Brake shoe K

4. Anti-rattle pin 5. Retainer 6. Anti-rattle spring
7. Toggle lever
: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease L

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005440601

M
WARNING:
• Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne particles or other
materials. N
• Clean dust on disc rotor and back plate using a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with com-
pressed air.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when removing disc rotor. O

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel and tires. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment". P
2. Remove rear disc rotor with parking brake pedal in the fully released position. Refer to BR-34, "BRAKE
CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
3. If disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
a. Secure the disc rotor in place with wheel nuts and remove adjuster hole plug.

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b. Rotate adjuster in direction (B) to retract and loosen brake shoe,
using tool as shown.
4. Remove anti-rattle pins, retainers, anti-rattle springs, and return
springs.
5. Remove parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly, and toggle
lever.
6. Remove the back plate.

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following.
• Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the speci-
fied points during assembly.
• Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when rotat-
ing it in the direction shown.
• Shorten adjuster by rotating it as shown.
• Check shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface for grease.
Wipe it off if it adhere on the surfaces.
• Perform break-in operation as follows after replacing brake shoes
or disc rotors, or if brakes do not function well.
1. Adjust parking brake pedal stroke to the specified amount. Refer
to PB-4, "Adjustment". SFIA2426E

2. Perform parking brake break-in (drag run) operation by driving

vehicle under the following conditions:
• Drive the vehicle forward.
• Maintain vehicle speed at approximately 40 km/h (25 MPH) keeping it constant in forward direction.
• Apply the parking brake at an operating force of approximately 150-199 N (15-20 kg-f, 30-45 lb-f) with
constant force.
• Release the parking brake after approximately 10 seconds.
CAUTION:
To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after
every break-in operation.
3. Check parking brake pedal stroke of parking brake. Readjust as necessary if it is outside the standard
specifications.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Parking Drum Brake INFOID:0000000005440602
B

Standard thickness (new) 3.2 mm (0.126 in)

Brake lining C
Wear limit thickness 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Standard inner diameter (new) 172 mm (6.77 in)
Drum (disc)
Wear limit of inner diameter 173 mm (6.81 in) D
Parking Brake Control INFOID:0000000005440603

E
Number of notches [under force of 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 lb-f)] 4-5
Number of notches when parking brake warning lamp switch comes on 1
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