Shim, Disc Pad Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

If the shim and disc pad installation position/direction is incorrect, it could result in noise occurrence. Therefore make sure the installation position/direction is correct.

Push the piston fully inward using the SST .

Fig 1: Pushing Piston Fully Inward Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply grease supplied with a new shim to the contact surface of the inner shim and disc pad, and to the contact surface of the outer shim and inner shim only when replacing the shim.

Fig 2: Applying Grease To Contact Surface Of Inner Shim And Disc Pad
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply grease supplied with a new disc pad to the area that contacts the guide plate only when replacing the disc pad.
Install the shim and disc pad to the mounting support as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Install the disc pad so that the side with the bigger notch points toward the vehicle's top.
- For a disc pad with a pad wear indicator, install it to the vehicle's inner side with the pad wear indicator pointing toward the vehicle's top.
  
  Fig 3: Applying Grease To Area That Contacts Guide Plate Only When Replacing Disc Pad
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Shim And Disc Pad To Mounting Support
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.