I searched the subject, but I couldn't find any thread on how to fix the problem:

I always pull the e-brake when I park. This morning, I put the level down, and I notice the car is moving slower than normal. I put the car in Drive and without pressing the gas, the car barely moves (normally it would start to roll forward). I accelerated a little and then put it in neutral, and the car would start to slow down too soon. So I know the e brake was stock. (or something brake on the back). After wiggleling the handle a little (YES!, it was all the way down) I heard a "clack" sound comming from the rear right, (the sound of the brake releasing) and then everything we back to normal. Even the E-handle felt a little losse before the first click. I think I could happened again.

Any info on how to check the cable, or re-adjust it, re-grease it, etc.

thanks.

 

If you always use the ebrake when you park, it is unlikely the lines are rusted. I just think maybe they were frozen a bit and when you pulled at the lines a little, you broke the ice. Was it cold that day?

 

I doubt it, I live in the south bay, I think the coldest it got last night was like 55-60 F.

 

This happened tome and I didn't realize it till my 16 old cousin was like I drove the car back to my house an dthe rear tire was smoking! . So all I did was get under the car and you will see the ebrake arm type lever. Throqw some wd-40 on that baby and it should be fine. Hope this helps.

 

sorry man I think the problem might be bigger than that... Take a look under your car at the E-brake lines...and look if there are cut.. the reason why I say this is because the way nissan put the E-Brake lines when the car bounces the suspension rubs or CUTS into the line..yes cut... so take a look and if that is the case you will have to replace them like I did..BUT one minor thing I went to midas and had them postion the line differently so it won't happen again.. No, wd-40 will not help..

 

So you had Midas replace it? How much was the damage ($$$)?.
has any one done it themselves? Is it difficult?
I like doing some things myself, but if it requires jacking the car up (which I guess it may) I'll have to take it some where.

 

There are 2 e-brake cables, one for each rear brake caliper. I had a boot fail on one of my cables & the brake was grabbing. The boot serves to keep dirt & crap out of the cable jacket.

It also smelled hot every now & then from the pads constantly being pressed against the rotor. Until I could get an appointment with a dealership to replace the cable, I pulled off my wheel, removed the calilper & unhooked the e-brake cable. If you have the tools to do this, check out www.motorvate.ca for some good pictures on removing the caliper. It's not that hard. I didn't use the e-brake for a week so to not warp my rotor.

I'm in Toronto & it cost me C$105 for a new cable & about 1 hr of labour.
Good luck!

 

I'm sure you can do it yourself...as long as you know what you are doing... yeah midas did it... damage was about $270 I have to look for the receipt but that was cables and labor included.. or you can go to Nissan and have them charge you like $600 for the job..

 

No dealer for me. Nissan alwyas charge like they are the only people alive that know how to do the job. I'll try to see if I can do it myself.

 

But remember to re-position the cables so that the suspension won't cut into them.. that was one of nissans design flaws.. you might need new brackets...good luck..

 

You might want to take a look at the pics of the parking brake cable where it often gets squashed:

http://www.motorvate.ca/auto/maxima/...king_brake.htm

 

Last night it happened again. The rear right brake gets tock. (I couldn't even go on reverser, unless I gave it enough gas). After a little driving and breaking it unlocked. Now I'm not using the e-brake untill I fix it.

Thanks for the Diagram StygianMax

 

Where in the south bay exactly? I'd love to know there's another max enthusiast around... cuz i've almost never seen any other modded max here

btw- i live in south san jose

 

No kidding. I live in Mountain View, but I work in Santa Clara.

I've seen a couple of max around. I even saw one the other day with Alteza's, driving south 101, but SJC airport.

 

cool cool

I go to SJSU now and work up in sunnyvale. If you ever see a black maxima w/ clear corners in your rear view mirror flashing it's headlights at you and honking, it'll be me

 

No doubt man, if you see a white MAX with clear corner and a NEW Knock Sensor (hahahahhaahahahh,hahahahahah), hunk or something.

I'll have to clear my tail light to give more of an indication of my "moded" max.

When ever I see a max with the orange bumper lights, I don't even look at anything else; I assume that would be the first thing to be changed. (because that's the first thing I changed).

 

wow that sounds so gay.... but seriously... U not using the brake won't matter if you don't fix it now...eventually it will stay stuck once it starts to rust..and that brake light won't go off...

 

Guys, I will schedule for replacing brake cable at dealer next week. Is there any suggestion or special instruction to install new cable so stupid mechanic can't bend them again? Thanks!!