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Pre-inspection preparation

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  1. Disconnect the brake pipe from the front brake hose (LH).
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pipe And Front Brake Hose (LH)
    G10952407Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the SSTs  to the brake pipe as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Installing SSTs To Brake Pipe
    G10952408Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Bleed the brake line and the SSTs  of air. Bleed the air form the SSTs  using bleeder screw A.
  4. Install the pedal force gauge to the brake pedal.
  5. Connect the vacuum gauge to the vacuum line.