Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Brakes » Brake system (BR)
Brake lining

BRAKE LINING : Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION

Brake Lining

1. Remove plug from back plate. Refer to BR "Exploded View".
2. Check brake lining wear thickness (A) from an inspection hole on back plate. Check using a scale necessary.

(A) : Refer to BR "Rear Drum Brake".

ADJUSTMENT

Burnish contact surfaces between brake lining and brake drum according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing brake lining, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

CAUTION:

• Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until brake lining and brake drum are securely fitted.
• Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.

1. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until brake lining and brake drum are securely fitted.

Precautions

Brake pedal

Brake fluid

Brake pad

Disc rotor

Brake lining

Brake drum

Brake pedal

Front

Rear

Brake master cylinder

Brake booster and check valve

Vacuum lines

Brake pad

Brake caliper assembly

Rear drum brake