BRAKES
Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed.
For additional information, see a separate maintenance
booklet.
WARNING:
CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if
the foot brake pedal height does not return to
normal.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
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With the engine running, check the distance
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1. With the engine off, depress and release the foot
brake pedal several times. When the brake pedal
movement (distance of travel) remains the same
from one pedal application to the next, continue on
to the next step.
between the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer.
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: Depressing force
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
Rear disc brake models:
— 70 mm (2.76 in) or more
2. While depressing the foot brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a little.
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3. With the foot brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
seconds. The pedal height should not change.
From the released position, pull the parking brake lever
up slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out of the
range listed, see a NISSAN dealer.
Rear drum brake models:
— 85 mm (3.35 in) or more
Self-adjusting brakes
9 to 10 clicks
Pulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
4. Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing
the foot brake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
foot brake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distance will decrease gradually with each de-
pression as the vacuum is released from the
booster.
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the foot
brake pedal is applied.
CHECKING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a
high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first occur only when
the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of the
brake pad, the sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
DI1020MR
Under some driving or climate conditions, occasional
brake squeaks, squeals or other noises 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.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11
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