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Parking Brake

  1. With brakes properly adjusted, raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove parking brake lever boot or console (if necessary). Release brake lever. On all models except B2000, turn adjusting screw or nut to obtain specified clearance. On B2000, turn adjusting nut on equalizer under vehicle.
  2. Lever should be pulled with a force of 22 lbs. (10 kg) to obtain a stroke of 6-8 notches on RX7 and 5-10 notches on B2000.
  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: Ensure that rear brakes do not drag, and parking brake warning light is activated when lever is pulled 1 notch.
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