Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW " and apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the specified points during installation.
Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when rotating it in the direction as shown.
Shorten adjuster by rotating it the opposite as shown.

Fig 1: Rotating Adjuster
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Check parking brake shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface for grease. Wipe off all grease adhering to the friction surfaces.

NOTE: After replacing the parking brake shoes or disc rotors, or if the parking brake does not function properly, perform the break-in operation as follows.

Adjust parking brake pedal stroke to the specified amount. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ".
Perform parking brake break-in (drag run) operation by driving and performing the following steps:
- Drive forward at a constant speed of approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
- Apply the parking brake for approximately 10 seconds at an operating force at approximately 400 N (40 kg-f, 88 lb-f).
CAUTION:
- To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after every break-in operation.
- Do not perform excessive break-in operations, because it may cause uneven or early wear of lining.
After break-in operation, check that the parking brake pedal stroke is at specification and adjust again as necessary. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ".