2000 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 234

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL WARNING See an authorized NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to normal. Brake pad wear indicators The disc pads on your vehicle have audible wear indicators. When a brake pad requires replacement, it makes 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 do not have audible wear indicators. If you ever hear an unusually loud noise from the rear drum brakes, have them inspected as soon as possible by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Do-it-yourself ADI1089 ADI0027 CHECKING PARKING BRAKE From the released position, push the parking brake foot lever down. If the number of clicks is out of the range listed above, see an authorized NISSAN dealer. With the engine running, check the distance between the upper surface of the pedal and the floor. If it is out of the range shown above, see an authorized NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type brakes also self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. If the brake pedal goes down farther than normal, see an authorized NISSAN dealer. 8-19