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Mazda 323 1992 - Parking Brake System; Troubleshooting Guide; Parking Brake Shoe; Parking Brake (Lever Type

Mazda 323 1992
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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Brakes do not
release
Parking brake does
not hold well
Possible cause
Improper return of parking brake cable or improper ad-
justment
Excessive lever stroke
Brake cable stuck or damaged
Brake fluid or oil on pad or lining
Hardening of pad / lining surface or poor contact
Remedy
Repair or adjust
Adjust
Repair or replace
Clean or replace
Grind or replace
Page
P-32
P-31
P-32
P-i,28
ONOPX-080
PARKING BRAKE SHOE
Removal / Inspection / Installation
Disc brake
Removal and Installation (Refer to page P-23)
Inspection (Refer to page P-25)
Drum brake
Removal and Installation (Refer to page P-28)
Inspection (Refer to page P-29)
03u0Px-081
13UOPX-021
03UOPX-08
PARKING BRAKE (LEVER TYPE)
Inspection
Check that the stroke is within specification when the parking
brake lever is pulled with a force of 98 N (IO
kg, 22 lb).
Stroke: 5-7 notches
Adjustment
1. Before adjustment, start the engine and depress the brake
pedal several times while the vehicle is moving in reverse.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the screw and the parking brake lever cover.
4. Remove the adjusting nut clip and turn the adjusting nut
at the front of the parking cable.
5. After adjustment, check the following points:
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON, pull the parking brake le
ver one notch, and check that the parking brake warn-
ing lamp illuminates.
(2) Verify that the rear brakes do not drag.
P-31

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