Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Brake pedal

Exploded View

1. Clevis pin
2. Snap pin
3. Stop lamp switch
4. ASCD cancel switch
5. Clip
6. Brake pedal assembly
7. Brake pedal pad

NOTE: The clevis pin must be installed from the RH side as shown.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove instrument lower panel LH and lower knee protector. Refer to IP-10, "Exploded View".
2. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to ACC-3, "Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect the harness connectors from the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch.
4. Remove stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch from brake pedal assembly.
5. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from brake booster clevis.
6. Disconnect the steering column upper joint and reposition it out of the way.
7. Remove brake pedal assembly to brake booster nuts. Pull brake booster toward engine room to the extent that does not deform the brake tubes.

WARNING: Do not bend the brake tube.

8. Remove brake booster clevis from input rod.
9. Remove top nut and then remove brake pedal assembly.

• Temporarily install the brake pedal assembly to brake booster nuts by hand to support the brake booster.

CAUTION: Avoid damage from dropping the brake pedal assembly during handling.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the brake assembly for the following items:

• Crack or deformation of the clevis pin.
• Crack of any welded portion of the brake pedal assembly.
• Brake pedal bend or deformation.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Check the brake pedal for smooth operation. There should be no binding or sticking when applying or releasing the brake pedal.
• Adjust brake pedal height after installing brake pedal assembly. Refer to BR-14, "Inspection and Adjustment".