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On-Vehicle Service: Adjustment

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  1. Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to "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 sufficiently. Then, disengage the parking brake pedal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Nut
    G04902235Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
  5. Remove the disc rotor and measure inner diameter at widest point using suitable tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR ".
  6. Transfer measurement less 0.6 mm (0.24 in) to the parking brake shoes and adjust accordingly.
  7. Using wheel nuts, secure the disc rotor to the hub to prevent it from tilting.
  8. Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
  9. Adjust cable as follows:
    1. Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f).
    2. Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to specification.

      Pedal stroke: Refer to  "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ".

    3. With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.
  10. Install the disc rotor.
  11. Install the wheel and tire using power tool.
  12. Install the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 2: Identifying Disc Rotor And Rear Parking Brake Shoes
    G04902236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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