BRAKES

PB
A

B
SECTION
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM C

E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 6 PB
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ........................... 6
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Exploded View .......................................................... 6 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota- PARKING BRAKE SHOE .................................. 8
Exploded View .......................................................... 8 H
tion After Battery Disconnect ..................................... 2
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
PREPARATION ............................................ 4
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS I
PREPARATION ................................................... 4 (SDS) ............................................................ 11
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................... 5 (SDS) ................................................................. 11 J
Parking Drum Brake ................................................11
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ............................... 5 Parking Brake Control .............................................11
On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 5 K

Revision: August 2010 PB-1 2011 Pathfinder

 PRECAUTIONS
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000006245766

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000006245767

NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.

Revision: August 2010 PB-2 2011 Pathfinder

 PRECAUTIONS
< PRECAUTION >
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.) A
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.

PB

Revision: August 2010 PB-3 2011 Pathfinder

 PREPARATION
< PREPARATION >
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000006245768

(Kent-Moore No.) Description

Tool name
(J-21177-A) Measuring rear rotor drum to parking
Brake drum clearance gauge brake shoe clearance

WFIA0167E

Power tool Removing bolts and nuts

PIIB1407E

Revision: August 2010 PB-4 2011 Pathfinder

 PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE A
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
On-Vehicle Service INFOID:0000000006245769
B

PEDAL STROKE
• When parking brake pedal is operated with the specified force, make sure the stroke is within the specified C
number of notches. Check by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.

Pedal stroke : Refer to PB-11, "Parking Brake Control".

D
INSPECTION
• Make sure the components are attached properly, checking for looseness or backlash.
• Check parking brake pedal assembly for bends, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary. E
• Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.
• Check parking brake warning lamp switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary. Refer to MWI-63, "Wir-
ing Diagram".
PB
ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove lower instrument panel LH. Refer to IP-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Partially engage parking brake pedal to access adjusting nut. G
3. Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen
cable until tension is sufficiently released. Then, disengage the
parking brake pedal. H

J
WFIA0165E

4. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tools. Refer to WT-48, "Adjustment". K
5. Using wheel nuts, secure the disc to the hub to prevent it from tilting.
6. Remove the adjuster hole plug installed on the disc rotor. Turn
the adjuster (1) in direction (A) using a suitable tool or flat- L
bladed screw driver as shown, until disc rotor is locked. Turn the
adjuster in the opposite direction by 5 or 6 notches after locking.
7. Rotate disc rotor to make sure there is no drag. M
8. Adjust cable as follows:
a. Rotate the adjustment nut to adjust parking brake pedal operat-
ing force to 490N (50 kg, 110 lb-f) just before a full pedal stroke N
of 232.2 mm (9.14in).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it. ALFIA0172GB
O
b. When replacing parking cable, operate parking brake pedal 10 or more times with a full stroke of 232.2
mm (9.14).
c. Release the parking brake pedal and rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag.
P
d. Rotate adjustment nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke to specification.

Pedal stroke : 4 – 5 notches {under force of 196 N (20.0

kg-f, 44.1 ib-f)].
e. With parking brake pedal completely disengaged, make sure there is no drag on the parking brake.

Revision: August 2010 PB-5 2011 Pathfinder

 PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
Exploded View INFOID:0000000006245770

AWFIA0477GB

1. Lock plate 2. Pedal assembly 3. Adjusting nut

4. Left rear cable 5. Right rear cable 6. Pin
7. Return spring 8. Equalizer 9. Front cable grommet
10. Front cable A. Attached to steering member stay Front

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006245771

REMOVAL
1. Remove the lower instrument panel LH and center console. Refer to IP-15, "Removal and Installation"
(instrument panel) and IP-22, "Removal and Installation" (center console).
2. Remove the floor trim. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation".
Revision: August 2010 PB-6 2011 Pathfinder
 PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
3. Remove the console floor bracket.
4. Remove the parking brake control adjusting nut. A
CAUTION:
Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it.
5. Remove the lock plate from the front cable. B
6. Remove the front parking brake cable bolt and nut.
7. Disconnect the return spring from equalizer.
8. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the equalizer and C
remove front cable.
9. Remove the rear disc rotors. Refer to BR-47, "Removal and
Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor". WFIA0165E
D
10. Remove the parking brake shoes, and disconnect the rear
cables from the toggle levers. Refer to PB-8, "Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the equalizer from right and left rear cables. E
12. Remove the right and left rear cable bolts and nuts, then remove the right and left rear cables.
INSTALLATION PB
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Adjust the parking brake. Refer to PB-5, "On-Vehicle Service".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse adjusting nut after removing it. G

Revision: August 2010 PB-7 2011 Pathfinder

 PARKING BRAKE SHOE
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
PARKING BRAKE SHOE
Exploded View INFOID:0000000006245772

AWFIA0478GB

1. Back plate 2. Anchor 3. Shoes

4. Toggle lever 5. Upper return spring 6. Shoe hold-down spring
7. Retainer 8. Shoe hold-down pin 9. Adjuster
10. Lower return spring 11. Disc rotor 12. Adjuster access plug
A. PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or equivalent

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006245773

REMOVAL
WARNING:
Clean the brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other
hazardous materials.

Revision: August 2010 PB-8 2011 Pathfinder

 PARKING BRAKE SHOE
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
NOTE:
Remove the disc rotor only with the parking brake pedal completely disengaged. A
1. Remove the rear disc rotor. Refer to BR-47, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor".
2. Remove the upper and lower return springs.
3. Remove the adjuster. B
4. Remove the shoe hold-down pins, retainers, shoe hold-down springs and shoes.
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the toggle lever.
C
6. Remove the anchor pin if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lining Thickness Inspection D
• Check the thickness of the shoe lining.

Standard thickness (A) : Refer to PB-11, "Parking E

Drum Brake".
Wear limit thickness (A) : Refer to PB-11, "Parking
Drum Brake". PB

G
SBR021A

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection H

• Check the drum inner diameter.

Standard inner diameter : Refer to PB-11, "Parking I

Drum Brake".
Wear limit of inner diameter : Refer to PB-11, "Parking
Drum Brake". J

K
SBR768A

Other Inspections
L
• Check the shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
• Check the shoe hold-down pins for excessive wear and corrosion.
• Check the upper and lower return springs for sagging.
• Check the adjuster for rough operation. M
• When disassembling the adjuster, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the adjuster
threads.
• Check either visually or with a vernier caliper for any excessive wear, cracks, or damage inside the drum.
N
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Apply brake grease to the back plate at the specified points during installation. O
• Install the adjuster so that the threaded part expands when rotating
it in the direction shown by the arrow.
• Shorten adjuster by rotating it in the opposite direction.
NOTE: P
After replacing the shoes or disc rotors, or if parking brake does not
function properly, perform the break-in operation as follows.
1. Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke to specification. Refer to
PB-5, "On-Vehicle Service".

SFIA0153E

Revision: August 2010 PB-9 2011 Pathfinder

 PARKING BRAKE SHOE
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
2. Perform the parking brake break-in operation by driving the vehicle forward under the following conditions:
• Maintain vehicle speed 40 km/h (25 MPH) moving forward.
• Apply the parking brake pedal with an operating force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f).
• Apply the parking brake pedal for a period of 30 seconds before releasing.
CAUTION:
• To prevent the linings from getting too hot, allow a cool off period of approximately 5 minutes
after every break-in operation.
• Do not perform excessive break-in operations, because it may cause uneven or early wear of the
linings.
3. After the break-in operation, check parking brake pedal stroke. Readjust as necessary if it is not within the
specified stroke. Refer to PB-5, "On-Vehicle Service".

Revision: August 2010 PB-10 2011 Pathfinder

 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Parking Drum Brake INFOID:0000000006245774
B
Unit: mm (in)

Type Disc rotor with inner drum C

Standard thickness (new) 3.33 (1.31)
Brake lining
Wear limit thickness 0.5 (0.020)
Standard inner diameter (new) 190 (7.480) D
Drum inner diameter
Wear limit of inner diameter 190.7 (7.508)

Parking Brake Control INFOID:0000000006245775 E

Control type Foot pedal

PB
Number of notches [under force of 196 N (20.0 kg-f, 44.1 lb-f)] 4 – 5 notches
Number of notches when warning lamp switch comes on 1 notch
G

Revision: August 2010 PB-11 2011 Pathfinder