1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 172

BRAKE PEDAL be followed. For more information regarding brake inspections, see the appropriate maintenance schedule information in the "Maintenance Schedule" section of this manual. See your NISSAN dealer and have it checked if the brake pedal height does not return to normal. Brake pad wear indicators The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible wear indicators. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping or screeching sound when the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is heard. Under some driving or climate conditions, occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise 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. The rear drum brakes (if so equipped) do not have audible wear indicators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud noise from the rear drum brakes, have them inspected as soon as possible by your NISSAN dealer. Proper brake inspection intervals should DI0453 With the engine running, check distance A between the upper surface of the pedal and the dash lower panel. Distance A M/T models 2-1/2 in (65 mm) or more A/T models 2-3/4 in (70 mm) or more If it is out of the range shown above, see your NISSAN dealer. 7-19