Nissan Murano: Parking Brake System :: Periodic Maintenance / Parking Brake System

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION

Pedal Stroke

Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f). Check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

When brake warning lamp turns ON, check that the pedal stroke is within the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening to the clicks of the ratchet.)

Inspect Components

• Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.

• Check the parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.

• Check the cables for wear, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.

• Check the parking brake switch, and replace it if necessary. Refer to Removal and Installation.

ADJUSTMENT

Secure the disc brake rotor using wheel nuts.

Remove fuse block lid. Refer to Exploded View.

Release the parking brake pedal (1) by turning the adjusting nut (2) with a deep socket wrench and loosening the cable.

Remove the adjusting hole plug from the disc brake rotor. Turn the adjuster (1) in the direction (A) as shown using a suitable tool until the disc brake rotor is locked.

Turn back the adjuster 1 notch from the locked position.

Rotate the disc brake rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the adjusting hole plug.

Adjust the cable with the following procedure:Operate the parking brake pedal with a force of 490 N (50.0 kg-f, 110.2 lb-f) for more than 30 minutes. Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke by turning the adjusting nut with a deep socket wrench.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the adjusting nut if the nut is removed.

CAUTION:

If any drag is found, verify the parking brake components are installed and adjusted correctly.