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Parking brake lever stroke (NA8)
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7—9 notches at 44 lbf (196 N; 20 kgf)7—9 notches at 196 N {20 kgf, 44 lbf}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Depress brake pedal several times before measuring lever stroke. Adjust lever nut as needed. Verify warning light at one notch and no wheel drag with parking brake released.
Applies to
- NA 1994–1997 (BP) — Other years inferred from 1994 factory evidence.
- Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
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- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
Page P–34 (PDF p. 699) · Printed value & notes
Page P–34 (PDF p. 699)Printed: “196 N {20 kgf, 44 lbf} Stroke: 7—9 notches”
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