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On-Vehicle Service: Adjustment

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  1. Remove lower instrument panel LH using power tool. Refer to "INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL LH ".
  2. Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen the cable sufficiently. Then, return the pedal to the free height.
  3. Remove wheel and tire from the vehicle using power tool.
  4. Using wheel nuts, secure the disc to the hub and prevent it from tilting.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Nut And Parking Brake Pedal
    G04906758Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove adjusting hole plug installed on the disc rotor. Rotate the adjuster in direction "A" as shown in illustration, until the disc rotor is locked, using a suitable tool. After locking, turn the adjuster in the opposite direction by 5 or 6 notches.
    Fig 2: Turning Adjuster
    G04876726Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag. Install the adjusting hole plug.
  7. Adjust cable as follows:
  1. Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 294 N (30 kg-f, 66 lb-f).
  2. Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the adjusting nut after removing it.
  3. When parking brake pedal is operated at specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.)

    Pedal force : 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 lb-f) 

    Pedal stroke : 5 to 6 notches 

  4. With the pedal completely returned, make sure there is no drag on the rear brake.
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