Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
WARNING:
Clean the brakes with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other hazardous materials.
NOTE:
Remove the disc rotor only with the parking brake pedal completely disengaged.
1. Remove the rear disc rotor. Refer to See: Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear.
2. Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect the wheel sensor connector, then remove the wheel sensor harness gromments from the brackets.
4. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly without removing the wheel sensor. Refer to See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheel Hub/Service
and Repair/Rear Axle/Removal and Installation.
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Withdraw the wheel sensor harness through the back plate when removing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
5. Remove the upper and lower return springs.
6. Remove the adjuster.
7. Remove the shoe hold-down pins, retainers, shoe hold-down springs and shoes.
8. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the toggle lever.
9. Remove the back plate.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lining Thickness Inspection
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Check the thickness of the shoe lining.
Drum Inner Diameter Inspection
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Check the drum inner diameter.