handbrake NISSAN TERRANO 2002 Service Repair Manual

Removal and Installation
1. To remove parking brake cable, first remove center console.
2. Disconnect warning lamp connector.
3. Remove bolts, slacken off and remove adjusting nut.
Inspection
1. Check control lever for wear or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
2. Check wires for discontinuity or deterioration. Replace if nec-
essary.
3. Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.
4. Check parts at each connecting portion and, if deformed or
damaged, replace.
Adjustment
1. Adjust clearance between shoe and drum as follows:
a. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
b. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine running.
2. Apply the handbrake, allowing the handbrake grip to move 6
notches. You can adjust the handbrake travel by using the
adjusting nut. To complete this adjustment, you will need a
dynamo meter to check the amount of load required to move
from 9 to 10 notches. If the load exceeds 20 kg, the cable will
have to be loosened with the help of the adjusting nut.
Number of notches:
9-10
If the load is less than 20 kg, the cable should be tightened.
NBR124
SBR101B
SBR353B
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
BR-35

3. Apply the handbrake, using the specified pressure. Check the
travel to see that the handbrake is working smoothly.
4. Bend parking brake warning lamp switch plate so that brake
warning lamp comes on when parking brake lever is pulled ªAº
notches.
Number of ªAº notches: 1 or less
SBR033A
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Adjustment (Cont'd)
BR-36

Garage Jack and Safety Stand
WARNING:
INever get under the vehicle while it is supported only by
the jack. Always use safety stands when you have to get
under the vehicle.
IPlace wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels
on the ground, and apply handbrake where appropriate.
IDo not start the engine while the vehicle is supported only
by the jack.
Screw Jack
EGI016
EGI017
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
GI-32