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1991 Mazda 323 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake pedal, Parking brake, Parking brake cable.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on October 29, 2012

Mazda 323 Brake pedal Problem

We have replaced the mater cyclinder, rear drums & shoes, bleed the entire system and still cannot build up the brake pedal to spec's
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Replied on October 29, 2012

Did you bench-bleed the master cylinder before installing it? Was it new or used? Are the rear shoes adjusted properly? Check the parking brake cables to see if one is stuck in the partially-applied position. That will prevent you from adjusting the shoes correctly.

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