2001 Protege 1.6L

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Hi,

Can anyone tell me how to adjust the rear brake shoes on a 2001 Protege 1.6? I took the drums off but I don't see any adjustment wheel. Thanks for your help!

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My 02 manual doesn't give a procedure, it does show the adjuster. I found this WikiAnswers that may help.

Clifton

"How Self adjusting brake system works in mazda protege 2000. I couldn't found any adjuster screw with star wheel as many of the documents suggest. I have mazda protege manual and i can give a snapshot?
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On 2000 mazda protege's the rear drum brake shoes use self-adjusters, they (sometimes) self-adjust, it looks like two levers facing each other and when you push the brake shoes away from each other the self adjusters move out more, adjust these until there is about 1 turn of drag on your brake rotor with the drum on, of course.
If the handbrake is still lower than desired there is a 10mm nut (use a deep socket) on the drivers side of the handle inside the rubber flap, turn this to adjust brake lever height."