Mazda 6 Quiz
Braking system

Parking brake (lever type) adjustment

In this manual: Braking system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal several times.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Remove the ashtray behind the center console.

4. Turn the adjusting nut as shown in the figure.


5. After adjustment, inspect the following points:

(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, pull the parking brake lever one notch, and verify that the parking brake warning light illuminates.

(2) Verify that the rear brakes do not drag.

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