Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Parking brake shoe
Exploded View

- Back plate
- Parking brake shoe (front)
- Adjuster
- Adjuster spring
- Return spring
- Anti-rattle spring
- Retainer
- Anti-rattle pin
- Toggle lever
- Parking brake shoe (rear)
Front
Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil)
grease or silicone based grease
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
- Clean brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of air borne particles or other
materials.
- Clean dust on disc rotor and back plate using a vacuum dust
collector. Do not blow with compressed
air.

- Remove rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
- Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hose
attached, reposition the caliper aside with
wire. Refer to BR-36, "Exploded View of Brake Caliper".
- With the parking brake pedal in the fully released position,
remove the disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub when
removing disc rotor.
If the disc rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
- Secure the disc rotor in place with wheel nuts
and remove
adjuster hole plug.
- Rotate adjuster (1) in direction (B) to retract and loosen
brake
shoe, using suitable tool as shown.

- Remove anti-rattle pins, retainers, anti-rattle springs, return spring
and adjuster spring.
- Remove parking brake shoes, adjuster assembly, and toggle lever.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lining Thickness Inspection
- Check thickness of lining.

Standard thickness (new) (A) : Refer to PB-11, "Parking
Drum Brake".
Wear limit thickness (A) : Refer to PB-11, "Parking
Drum Brake".
Disc Rotor Inner Diameter Inspection
- Check inner diameter of drum (in disc).

Standard inner diameter (new) : Refer to PB-11, "Parking
Drum Brake".
Wear limit of inner diameter : Refer to PB-11, "Parking
Drum Brake".
Other Inspections
- 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 and adjuster spring for sagging.
- Make sure that adjuster moves smoothly.
- Visually check the inside of drum for excessive wear, cracks, and
damage.
- Replace with new parts as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Refer to PB-8, "Exploded View" and apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil)
grease or silicone-based grease to the
specified points during installation.
- Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when rotating
it in the direction as shown.
- Shorten adjuster by rotating it the opposite as shown
- Check parking brake shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface for
grease. Wipe off all grease adhering to
the friction surfaces.

ADJUSTMENT
After replacing the parking brake shoes or disc rotors, or if the parking
brake does not function properly, perform
the break-in operation as follows.
- Adjust parking brake pedal stroke to the specified amount. Refer
to PB-4, "On-Vehicle Service".
- Perform parking brake break-in (drag run) operation by driving and
performing the following steps:
- Drive forward at a constant speed of approximately 40 km/h (25
mph).
- Apply the parking brake for approximately 5 - 15 seconds at an
operating force of approximately 150 -
199 N (15 - 20 kg, 34 - 45 lb).
CAUTION:
- To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow 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 lining.
- After break-in operation, check that the parking brake pedal
stroke is at specification and adjust again as
necessary. Refer to PB-4, "On-Vehicle Service".
Exploded View
Parking brake pedal
Parking brake switch
Pedal pad
Adjusting nut
Lock plate
Front cable
Rear cable (RH)
Rear cable (LH)
Equalizer
Spring
Pin
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Parking Brake Control
Parking Drum Brake
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Other materials:
Unit disassembly and assembly
COMBINATION METER
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the combination meter. Refer to MWI-122,
"Removal and Installation".
Remove the combination meter lens (1) from the
combination
meter (2).
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disasse ...
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur
from high pressure
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Slowly turn it a quarter
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P0778 pressure control solenoid B
Description
The secondary pressure solenoid valve regulates the oil pump discharge
pressure to suit the driving condition
in response to a signal sent from the TCM.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
Immediate ...