Removal and Installation: Removal

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.

WARNING:

Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne particles or other materials.
Clean dust on disc rotor and back plate using a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.

Remove rear wheel and tires using power tool.
Remove the rear brake calipers. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR ".
With the parking brake pedal in the fully released position, remove the disc rotor.
CAUTION: Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when removing disc rotor.

If the disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
1. Secure the disc rotor in place with wheel nuts and remove adjuster hole plug.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matching Mark On Disc Rotor
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Rotate adjuster in direction (B) to retract and loosen brake shoe, using suitable tool as shown.
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Brake Shoes
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove anti-rattle pins, retainers, anti-rattle springs, and return springs.
Remove parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly, and toggle lever.