INSPECTION Parking Brake Lever Stroke

1.Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). 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 Parking Brake Control.

2.When brake warning lamp turns ON, 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 Parking Brake Control.

Inspect Components

- Check each component for installation condition such as looseness.
- Check the device assembly for bend, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
- Check the cables and equalizer for wear, damage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
- Check the parking brake switch, and replace it if necessary. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove tires with power tool. Refer to Exploded View.

2.Fix the disc rotor using wheel nuts.

3.Remove the instrument garnish. Refer to Exploded View.

4.Remove the console finisher assembly. Refer to Exploded View.

5.Remove the cup holder finisher. Refer to Exploded View.

6.Rotate the adjusting nut (1) and loosen the cable, and then return the parking brake lever.

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

8.Turn back the adjuster 5 or 6 notches from the locked position.

9.Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the adjusting hole plug. If there is any drag, refer to Inspection and Adjustment.

10.Adjust the cable with the following procedure.

(1)Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 294 N (30 kg, 66 lb) for 10 strokes or more.

(2)Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning the adjusting nut.
■ CAUTION ■
Never reuse the adjusting nut if the adjusting nut removed.

(3)Operate the parking brake lever with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb). 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 Parking Brake Control.

(4)Rotate the disc rotor with the parking brake lever released and check that there is no drag. Refer to Inspection and Adjustment.