Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 982

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

PEDAL TYPE
PEDAL TYPE : Inspection

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• Check control device for wear or other damage. Replace if necessary.

• Check wires for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.

• Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.

• Check parts at each connecting position and if found deformed or damaged, replace as necessary.

• Check if the parking brake pedal stroke is within specification. Refer to 

PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE : Adjustment"

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PEDAL TYPE : Adjustment

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ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove rear wheel and tires. Refer to 

WT-66, "Adjustment"

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2. Insert a deep socket wrench onto adjusting nut. Rotate adjusting

nut to fully loosen cable, and then release parking brake pedal.

3. Secure disc rotor to hub using wheel nut so as not to tilt disc

rotor.

4. Remove adjuster hole plug installed on the disc rotor. Turn the

adjuster in direction (A) using a suitable tool or a flat-bladed

screwdriver as shown, until disc rotor is locked. Turn the

adjuster in the opposite direction by 5 or 6 notches after locking.

5. Rotate disc rotor to make sure that there is no drag. Install the

adjuster hole plug.

6. Adjust parking brake cable with the following procedure.
a. Operate parking brake pedal 10 or more times with a full stroke

of 194.3 mm (7.6 in).

b. Rotate adjusting nut to adjust parking brake pedal stroke using a

deep socket wrench.

c. Operate parking brake pedal with a force of 294 N (30 kg-f, 66 lb-f), make sure the pedal stroke is within

the specified number of notches. Check it by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.

d. Make sure that there is no drag on the parking brake with the parking brake pedal completely released.

LEVER TYPE
LEVER TYPE : Inspection

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• Check control device for wear or other damage. Replace if necessary.

• Check wires for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.

• Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.

• Check parts at each connecting position and if found deformed or damaged, replace as necessary.

• Check if the control lever stroke is within specification. Refer to 

PB-4, "LEVER TYPE : Adjustment"

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Pedal stroke (number of notches)

: Refer to 

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

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PFIA0295E

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LEVER TYPE : Adjustment

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1. Fully engage the control lever.
2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut and fully release

the control lever.

3. Adjust clearance of the rear parking brake shoes.  Refer to 

PB-

9, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Depress the brake pedal fully more than five times.
5. Make sure that no drag exists while rotating the rear wheel and

tires.

6. Operate control lever 10 times or more with a full stroke of 99.5

mm (3.9 in).

7. Adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut.
8. Pull control lever with a force of 294 N (30 kg-f, 66 lb-f). Check

control lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.

9. After adjustment, check that there is no drag while the control lever is being released. If drag exists, per-

form the following:

• Remove the rear disc rotor. Refer to 

BR-35, "BRAKE CALI-

PER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

. Verify the toggle

lever returns to stopper when the parking brake lever is

released.

• If toggle lever does not return to stopper, loosen adjusting nut.

• Install rear disc rotor and adjust shoe clearance. Refer to 

PB-9, "Removal and Installation"

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Lever stroke (number of notches) : Refer to 

PB-11, "Parking Brake Control"

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Inspection

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LINING THICKNESS INSPECTION

• Check thickness of lining.

DRUM INNER DIAMETER INSPECTION

• Check inner diameter of drum in rear disc rotor.

OTHER INSPECTIONS

• Check the following:

- Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.

- Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.

- Anti-rattle pin for excessive wear and corrosion.

- Return spring for sagging.

• Make sure that adjuster moves smoothly.

• Visually check the inside of drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage. Check the inside of drum using a

pair of vernier calipers.

• Replace with new parts as necessary.

Standard thickness (new) (A)

: Refer to 

PB-11, "Park-

ing Drum Brake"

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Wear limit thickness (A)

: Refer to 

PB-11, "Park-

ing Drum Brake"

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SBR021A

Standard inner diameter (new) : Refer to 

PB-11, "Park-

ing Drum Brake"

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Wear limit of inner diameter

: Refer to 

PB-11, "Park-

ing Drum Brake"

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SBR768A

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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

PARKING BRAKE CONTROL

PEDAL TYPE
PEDAL TYPE : Exploded View

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PEDAL TYPE : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove rear wheel and tires. Refer to 

WT-66, "Adjustment"

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1.

Control device assembly

2.

Parking brake switch

3.

Pedal pad

4.

Adjusting nut

5.

Lock plate

6.

Front cable

7.

Rear cable RH

8.

Rear cable LH

9.

Equalizer

10. Spring

11. Pin

Front

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