1995-1999 4thgen Nissan Maxima Parking Brake Cable Problem

Community Member Credit: Frank / motorvate.ca

Problem:

When some mechanics put your Maxima on a hoist, sometimes the “lift arms” of the hoist bend the parking brake cable bracket. (item 1)

This causes the cable to pushed into the very front pivot point of the rear suspension (item 2)The result is a split parking brake cable (item 3), where salt and water can corrode the cable causing it to seize.

Solution:

Slightly bend the parking brake cable bracket (item1) away from the rear suspension pivot point.

Summary:

Simple fix. As you can see on mine it was too late, the cable has been cut, and dirt and debris have probably got in the cable.