Parking brake shoes

2005 MAZDA 3
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SYLVAINRICARD
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is there a way to adjust the hand brake? I need new e brake shoes
Dec 7, 2008 at 4:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

First, here are the directions for adjustment. Pic 1 below correlates with the directions

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2005 Mazda 3 L4-2.0L
Adjustments
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Parking Brake System Parking Brake Lever Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS
PARKING BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.


pic 2


2. Remove the service hole cover of the rear console.
3. Turn the adjusting nut and adjust the parking brake lever.
4. After adjustment, pull the parking brake lever one notch and verify that the parking brake warning light illuminates.
5. Verify that the rear brakes do not drag.

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If you look at pic 2, it shows the service hole cover.

Try this and let me know if it helps.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Mar 15, 2021 at 6:37 PM