Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Parking Brake System

Inspection

Inspection

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.)

Number of notches

: Refer to Parking Brake Control.

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.)

Number of notches

: Refer to Parking Brake Control.

Inspect Components

• Make sure that the attachment conditions (looseness, backlash, etc.) of each component are normal.

• Check the following:

  • Device assembly for bends, damage and cracks. Replace if any damage is noted.

  • Cables and equalizer for wear and damage. Replace if any damage is noted.

  • Parking brake switch. Replace if it does not work correctly.

Adjustment

Adjustment

ADJUSTMENT

Depress the parking brake pedal.

Insert a suitable tool onto the adjusting nut (A) and rotate the adjusting nut to fully loosen the cable, then release the parking brake pedal.

CAUTION:

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

Note:

It is not necessary to remove the adjusting nut.

Depress the brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f) about 10 times with the engine on.

CAUTION:

Make sure to securely operate the brake pedal.

Check that there is no drag on the rear disc brake rotor when the brake pedal is released. If any rear disc brake rotor drag is found, perform the following procedure: Remove the brake pads. Refer to Removal and Installation. Using a suitable tool, turn the piston into the brake caliper body.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the piston boot.

Install the brake pads. Depress the brake pedal several times. Check the drag of the rear disc brake again. If any drag is found, disassemble the brake caliper body. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly.

Adjust the cable with the following procedure: Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke by turning the adjusting nut using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

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

• To prevent damage, do not bend parking brake cables.

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

Number of notches

: Refer to Parking Brake Control.

Rotate the rear disc brake rotor with the parking brake pedal released and check that there is no drag.

CAUTION:

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