brakes MAZDA PROTEGE 1992 User Guide

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
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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.
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P PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Removal / Inspection / Installation
Caution
l Adjust the parking brake lever stroke.
l Depress the brake pedal a few times and check that the rear brakes do not drag while rotating
the wheels.
1. Remove the cable in the order shown in the figure.
2. Visually check each part, and replace it if necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
16-23 (1.6-2.3, 12-17)
19-26 (1.9-2.6, 14-19)
N-m (m-kg, ft-lb)
03UOPX-08,
1. Rear console
3. Return spring 7. Clip
Removal / Installation
4. Front parking cable 8. Rear parking cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I. Section S 5. Nut (Disc brake type)
Inspect for damage and
2. Adjusting nut
6. Bolt (Drum brake type)
wear
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