Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Clean dust on the disc and back plate with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.

Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
Remove the disc rotor with the parking brake pedal completely in the released position.
If disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
1. Secure the disc rotor in place with wheel nuts and remove disc rotor plug.
2. Using a screwdriver, rotate adjuster in direction "B" to retract and loosen brake shoes.
  
  Fig 1: Rotating Adjuster In Direction "B" Using Screwdriver
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the anti-rattle pins, retainers, and anti-rattle springs, then return springs.
Remove the parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly, and toggle lever.