Altima, Pathfinder, QX4, Sentra, 200SX & 240SX
- Remove parking brake lever cover. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Adjust clearance between shoe and drum/pad and rotor. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine running.
- Pull control lever 4-5 notch and turn adjusting nut. Pull control lever using force of 44 lbs. (20 kg). Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation. See PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE SPECIFICATIONS table. Bend warning lamp switch plate to ensure warning lamp comes on when lever is lifted and goes out when fully released. For rear disc brake be sure that toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released.