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Old 11-03-2006 | 05:44 PM
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have 2001 mazda tribute and need to adjust the parking brake , it has rear drums. any help ? . thanks steve
 
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Old 11-04-2006 | 02:34 AM
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Default RE: parking brake

Your parking brake uses a cable and you can adjust it at the lever. You'll find a nut that tightens the cable when pulling it up. Parking brakes is a separate system from the common brakes and I am not very confident with its adjustment procedures if I'll do it myself.
 
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Old 11-04-2006 | 09:12 PM
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thanks , i got it adjusted, it's a 10mm nut that need tighten . it's about a 5min job. thanks again . steve
 
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