brake pads replacement NISSAN MAXIMA 2000 A33 / 5.G Owners Manual

unless the drivers seat belt is securely fas-
tened.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems, as follows:
ITheft warning (if so equipped)
INissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
THEFT WARNING (if so equipped)The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
Security indicator lightThis light will indicate for the theft warning
system and the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
system.
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.How to activate the theft warning
system1. Close all windows.
IC0005
SIC1228
SECURITY SYSTEMS
2-12
Instruments and controls
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CHECKING PARKING BRAKEFrom the released position, pull the parking
brake lever up slowly and firmly. If the number
of clicks is out of the range listed above, see
your NISSAN dealer.
CHECKING BRAKE PEDALWith the engine running, check the distance
between the upper surface of the pedal and
the metal floor. If it is out of the range shown
above, see your NISSAN dealer.Self-adjusting brakesYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See your NISSAN dealer and have it
checked if the brake pedal height does
not return to normal.Brake pad wear indicatorsThe disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high
pitched scraping or screeching sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indi-
cator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, oc-
casional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see
ªPeriodic maintenance schedulesº in the ª9.
Maintenanceº section for maintenance inter-
vals.
SDI0125
DI1020MF
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
PEDAL8-20
Do-it-yourself
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