Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Apply specified grease to the back plate at the specified points during installation.
Apply specified grease to adjuster, then install the adjuster so that the threaded part expands when rotating it in the direction shown by the arrow.
Shorten adjuster by rotating it in the opposite direction.

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

Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke to specification. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ".

Fig 1: Rotating LH And RH Brake Adjuster
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Perform the parking brake break-in operation by driving the vehicle forward under the following conditions:
- Maintain vehicle speed 40 +10, -0 km/h (25 +6, -0 MPH) moving forward.
- Apply the parking brake pedal with an operating force of 260 +59, -0N (26.5 +6.0, -0 kg-f, 58.4 +13.3, -0 lb-f).
- Apply the parking brake pedal for a period of 10 +5, -0 seconds before releasing.
  CAUTION:
  - To prevent the linings from getting too hot, allow a 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 the linings.
After the break-in operation, check parking brake pedal stroke. Readjust as necessary if it is not within the specified stroke. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ".