Nissan Repair: nissan parking brake disconnection, parking brake cable, lever stroke

Question
I cannot seem to get the parking brake disconnected on the rear of my 2000 maxima.  Any help as to how to do this would be great.  I removed the pin and spring, but still cannot seem to get it off.  I don't know if I'm missing anything or if I need to just use brute force.
Thanks

Answer
Hi Jo,

Adjustment
Pay attention to the following points after adjustment.


1) There is no drag when control lever is being released.

2) Be sure that toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released.

Loosen parking brake cable.
Depress brake pedal fully more than five times.
Operate control lever 10 times or more with a full stroke [203.5 mm (8.01 inch)] .
Adjust control lever or pedal by turning adjusting nut.
Pull control lever with specified amount of force. Check lever stroke and ensure smooth operation. Number of notches: 10 - 11 [196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)]
Bend warning lamp switch plate. Warning lamp should come on when lever is pulled "A" notches. It should go off when the lever is fully released. Number of "A" notches: 1

This is all they give me. Why do you want to remove the parking brake cable?