Brake Pedal Height Adjustment; Parking Brake; Brake Warning Light; Front Disc Brake Pads Removal And Installation - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

wheel turns freely. Repeat procedure for opposite side. Adjust the
parking brake. Install plugs in the adjusting holes.

BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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Application
GLC Wagon
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Auto. Trans.
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PARKING BRAKE

1) With service brakes properly adjusted, raise and support
the rear of the vehicle. Remove parking brake lever boot or console,
if necessary. Release the brake lever. Turn the adjusting screw or
nut to obtain specified clearance. On Pickups, turn adjusting nut at
equalizer under the vehicle.
2) The lever should be pulled with a force of 22 lbs. to
obtain a stroke of 3-7 notches on GLC Wagon, 5-9 notches on GLC, 6-8
notches on RX7, 7-9 notches on 626, and 5-10 notches on Pickups.
3) Reinstall brake lever boot or console. Remove supports
and lower vehicle. On all models, operate parking brake several times
and make sure rear wheels rotate freely.
NOTE: Insure that the rear brakes are not dragging and the parking
brake warning light is activated when the lever is pulled 1
notch.

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

All Models (If Equipped)
1) Light indicates parking brake is engaged and also warns
of low fluid level. With engine running, light should glow when
parking brake lever is pulled 1 notch and go off when lever is fully
released.
2) To check warning light operation with engine running,
release parking brake lever and ensure light is off. Raise master
cylinder reservoir cap and light should glow. If not, check switch
and wire connector.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS
Removal
1) Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove the
wheels. Detach brake hose attachment from shock absorber, if
necessary.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
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1983 Mazda RX7
In. (mm)
7.5-7.7 (190-195)
7.7-7.9 (195-200)
7.5-7.7 (190-195)
8.1-8.3 (205-210)