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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1993-94 323, 1993-95 MX3 and 1993-97 626, MX6 and Protege
Fig. 1:Parking brake cable -- 1993-94 323, 626, MX3, MX6, Protege and 1995 MX3

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rear center console as follows:
    1. Remove the screw plugs in the side covers. Remove the retainer screws and the side covers from the vehicle.
    2. Remove the mounting bolts and the floor console from the vehicle.
  3. Loosen the cable adjusting nut at the parking brake handle. Disconnect the brake cable from the handle and remove the retaining spring.
  4. Raise the vehicle and support safely. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolts. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake assembly.
  5. Unfasten any remaining frame retainers and remove the cables from the vehicle.

    To install:

  6. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable mounting bolts.
  7. Reattach the parking brake cables to the parking brake handle inside the vehicle. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  8. Secure all cable retainers tightening to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm). Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing drag on the rear wheels.
  9. Install the rear center console assembly.
  10. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
1993-95 929
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the caliper and brake rotor.
  3. Remove the parking brake springs and shoes.
  4. Remove the hub dust cover.
  5. Loosen the cable adjusting nut at the parking brake lever. Disconnect the brake cable from the handle and remove the clips and retaining spring.
  6. Raise the vehicle and support safely. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolts. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake assembly.
  7. Unfasten any remaining frame retainers and remove the cables from the vehicle.

    To install:

  8. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable mounting bolts.
  9. Install the retaining spring and clips.
  10. Reattach the parking brake cables to the parking brake lever inside the vehicle. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  11. Secure the cable retainer bolts tightening to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm).
  12. Install the hub dust cover.
  13. Install the parking brake shoes and springs.
  14. Install the brake rotor and caliper.
  15. Remove the service plug from the rotor. Insert a screwdriver into the hole, and turn the adjuster forward until the disc plate locks. Set the brake shoe clearance to 0.005-0.007 inch (0.12-0.20 mm) by turning the adjuster three to five notches in the opposite direction. Verify that the brakes do not drag by rotating the rotor, and replace the service plug.
  16. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing drag on the rear wheels.
  17. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
1995-97 Millenia
Front Cable
  1. Remove the console around the parking brake lever.
  2. Remove the nut securing the front parking brake cable to the lever.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
  4. Disconnect the rear parking brake cables from the equalizer.
  5. Installation is reverse of removal. Torque the front parking cable nut to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm).
Rear Cable
  1. Disconnect the front cable from the rear cables.
  2. Remove the clips and mounting bolts and remove the cables.
  3. The rear parking brake shoe assembly must be removed for the rear cable to be disconnected and removed.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the mounting screws to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm).
1993-97 Miata
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Loosen the cable adjusting nut at the parking brake handle. Disconnect the brake cable from the handle and remove the clips and retaining spring.
  3. Raise the vehicle and support safely. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolts. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake assembly.
  4. Unfasten any remaining frame retainers and remove the cables from the vehicle.

    To install:

  5. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable mounting bolts.
  6. Install the retaining spring and clips.
  7. Reattach the parking brake cables to the parking brake handle inside the vehicle. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable.
  8. Secure the cable retainer bolts and tighten to 12-16 ft. lbs. (16-22 Nm).
  9. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing drag on the rear wheels.
  10. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.
1993-95 RX7
  1. Remove the adjusting nut at the lever.
  2. Disconnect the front cable from the rear cables.
  3. Remove the clips and mounting bolts and remove the rear cables.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the mounting screws to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm).
 
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