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Rear Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Loosen the adjusting nut. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. (See BRAKE HOSE (REAR) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
  6. Pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
    • The disc pad projection is securely installed to the piston groove
    • Parking brake lever stroke
    • Brake drag
      Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake (Disc)
      G10952450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

      1 Clip
      (See Clip Installation Note .)
      2 Rear parking brake cable
      3 Bolt
      4 Caliper
      (See Caliper Installation Note .)
      5 Disc pad
      6 Shim
      7 Guide plate
      8 Slide pin (main)
      9 Slide pin (sub)
      10 Dust boot
      11 Bolt
      12 Mounting support
      13 Disc plate
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