Nissan Versa Sedan Service ManualBrakes » Parking brake system (PB)
Parking brake system
Parking brake system
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
When parking brake lever is operated with a force of 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 lb-f), make sure parking brake lever stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting ratchet clicks.)
Number of notches : Refer to PB "Parking Brake Control".
ADJUSTMENT
- Pull parking brake lever until the access hole (1) is visible. Insert a socket wrench onto the adjusting nut (A).
- Turn the adjusting nut with a socket wrench to loosen the front cable.
- Depress the brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 lb-f) about
10 times and adjust the brake shoe
clearance.
CAUTION: Make sure to securely operate the brake pedal.
- Check inner diameter of rear brake drum. Refer to BR "BRAKE DRUM : Inspection and Adjustment".
- Adjust the cable with the following procedure.
a. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 400 N (41 kg-f, 90 lb-f) for 25 minutes or longer.
b. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning the adjusting nut with a socket wrench.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.
c. Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg-f, 44 lb-f). Check that the lever stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)
Number of notches : Refer to PB"Parking Brake Control".
d. Rotate the brake drum with the parking brake lever released and verify that there is no drag present. Refer to BR "BRAKE DRUM : Inspection and Adjustment".
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION