Nissan Versa (N17): 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

1. Pull parking brake lever until the access hole (1) is visible. Insert a socket wrench onto the adjusting nut (A).
2. Turn the adjusting nut with a socket wrench to loosen the front cable.

3. 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.

4. Check inner diameter of rear brake drum. Refer to BR "BRAKE DRUM : Inspection and Adjustment".
5. 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