Hey first post thanks for the shouts. On to business....

I changed my friend's rear brakes on his 2002 Mazda Protege5.

I understand there is a 14mm cap bolt hiding a 4mm allen screw that must be adjusted to keep the parking brake working after a brake pad change.

I took the caps off both sides and adjusted the screws. I went for a test drive and when I got back, one adjustment screw (4mm allen in head) had fallen out.

I tried to get the other one out so I could go find a new one and compare. It would not come out, after an hour of un-threading.

I need to get a picture of that screw, a schematic, photo, technical description (length, threads, etc) or ANYTHING to help me get another screw.

My friend is worrying that his car is going to break and I need to fix it ASAP. It's saturday so the dealers are closed.

If I get a description of that screw, I can buy another from a hardware store.

I have searched the internet for parts diagrams, but I cannot find any decent ones. I guess honda schematics are more popular.

Thanks so much everyone!

 

I broke mine this week pulling it out, didn't even turn on it hard. I just bought a new caliper.

 

I have purchased and installed a new whatever-that-part-is-called and it has fixed the problem.

26.07usd from the mazda dealer if anyone is curious.

Thanks mazdaforum