parking brake adjustment
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Re: parking brake adjustment
This is from the 2002 Maxima Electronic Service Manual. It should apply for the '03 as well...
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Adjustment
Pay attention to the following points after adjustment:
A) There is no drag when control lever is being released.
B) Be sure that toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released.
1. Loosen parking brake cable.
2. Depress brake pedal fully more than five times.
3. Operate control lever 10 times or more with a full stroke [203.5mm (8.01 in)].
4. Adjust control lever or pedal by turning adjusting nut.
5. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches:
10 - 11 [196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)]
6. Bend warning lamp switch plate. Warning lamp should come on when lever is pulled “A” notches. It should go off when the lever is fully released.
Number of “A” notches: 1
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Adjustment
Pay attention to the following points after adjustment:
A) There is no drag when control lever is being released.
B) Be sure that toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released.
1. Loosen parking brake cable.
2. Depress brake pedal fully more than five times.
3. Operate control lever 10 times or more with a full stroke [203.5mm (8.01 in)].
4. Adjust control lever or pedal by turning adjusting nut.
5. Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches:
10 - 11 [196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)]
6. Bend warning lamp switch plate. Warning lamp should come on when lever is pulled “A” notches. It should go off when the lever is fully released.
Number of “A” notches: 1
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