Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual — part 700

PB-8

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PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Using suitable tool, rotate adjuster (1) in direction (B) to retract
and loosen brake shoe.

Remove anti-rattle pins, springs, and return springs.

CAUTION:

Never drop the removed parts.

Remove brake strut, adjuster, parking brake shoes and toggle
lever.

CAUTION:

• The parking brake shoes for the front side are made of dif-

ferent materials from those for the rear side. Never misi-
dentify them when removing.

• Never drop the removed parts.

For the removal of back plate, refer to

RAX-4, "Exploded View"

(2WD),

RAX-11, "Exploded View"

(4WD).

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease to the back plate and brake shoe.

CAUTION:

The parking brake shoes for the front side are made of different materials from those for the rear
side. Never misidentify them when removing and replacing.

• Assemble adjusters so that threaded part is expanded when rotat-

ing it in the direction shown by arrow.

• Shorten adjuster by rotating it.
• When disassembling after, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease

or silicone-based grease to threads.

• Check parking brake shoe sliding surface and drum inner surface

for grease. Wipe it off if it adhere on the surfaces.

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Brake Lining Thickness Inspection

• Check thickness (A) of brake lining.

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

JPFIB0015ZZ

A: For RH brake

B: For LH brake

: Vehicle front

: Adjuster expands

JPFIB0016ZZ

Standard thickness

: Refer to

PB-10, "Parking

Drum Brake"

Wear limit

: Refer to

PB-10, "Parking

Drum Brake"

SBR021A

PARKING BRAKE SHOE

PB-9

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• Check inner diameter (B) of drum.

Other Inspections

• Check the brake lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling. Replace if necessary.
• Check the parking brake shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check the anti-rattle pin for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Check the spring and return springs for settling, excessive wear, damage, and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Check the brake strut for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Check the adjuster for smoothness. Replace if necessary.
• Check the toggle lever for excessive wear, damage and rust. Replace if necessary.
• Visually check inside of the drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage with a pair of vernier calipers.

Replace if necessary.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

• Adjust the parking brake lever stroke. Refer to

PB-2, "Inspection and Adjustment"

• Perform break-in operation as follows after replacing parking brake shoe and/or disc rotor, or if brakes do not

function well.

Adjust lever stroke to the specified amount. Refer to

PB-2, "Inspection and Adjustment"

Perform parking brake break-in (drag on) operation by driving vehicle under the following conditions:

CAUTION:

To prevent lining from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes after
every break-in operation.

After the break-in procedure, check lever stroke of parking brake. If it is out of the specification, adjust
again. Refer to