Rear Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation: Notes

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NOTE:

When in maintenance mode, the clearance between the disc pad and the disc plate expands.
When the maintenance mode is completed, perform the electric parking brake automatic adjustment.
With the electric parking brake automatic adjustment, the electric parking brake motor gear unit operation time is longer than normal.

Switch to the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE .)
Disconnect the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electric Parking Brake Motor Gear Unit Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
End the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE .)
After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)

Pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:

The disc pad projection is securely installed to the piston groove
Brake drag

Fig 2: Rear Brake Disc Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Bolt
2	Brake hose
3	Bolt
4	Caliper (See Caliper Installation Note .)
5	Disc pad
6	Shim
7	Guide plate
8	Bolt
9	Mounting support
10	Slide pin
11	Slide pin (with bushing)
12	Dust boot
13	Disc plate