Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Parking brake system
On-Vehicle Service
PEDAL STROKE
- When parking brake pedal is operated with the specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified number of notches. Check by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.
Pedal stroke : Refer to PB-11, "Parking Brake Control".
INSPECTION
- Make sure the components are attached properly, checking for looseness or backlash.
- Check parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary.
- Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.
- Check parking brake warning lamp switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary. Refer to BRC-68, "Diagnosis Procedure".
ADJUSTMENT
- Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-19, "Removal and Installation".
- Partially engage parking brake pedal to access adjusting nut.
- Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen cable sufficiently. Then, disengage the parking brake pedal.
- Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Using at least two wheel nuts, secure the disc rotor to the hub to prevent it from tilting.
- Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc rotor. Turn the adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown using a suitable tool until the disc rotor is locked.
- Turn the adjuster (1) back 5 or 6 notches from the locked position in the direction (B) as shown using a suitable tool.
- Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
- Adjust cable as follows:
- Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb).
- Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal
stroke to specification.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the adjusting nut if it is removed.
- With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.
- Install the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment".
- Install the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-19, "Removal and Installation".
Other materials:
P0461 fuel level sensor
Description
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit.
The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the
combination meter. The combination
meter sends the fuel level sensor signal to the ECM via the CAN communication
line.
It consists o ...
Checking engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Rei ...
Driver Attention Alert (if so equipped)
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the Driver Attention
Alert system could result in serious injury
or death.
The Driver Attention Alert system is only
a warning to inform the driver of a potential
lack of driver attention or
drowsiness. It will not ste ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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