Front Brake Caliper Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

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CAUTION:

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.

Replacement Part

Dust seal
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Caliper body

Piston seal
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Piston

Oil and Chemical Type

Brake fluid type [Without Mazda M Hybrid]
Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Front Brake Caliper Components Location With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER COMPONENT OPERATION

Component no	Refer to
1	Bleeder cap
2	Bleeder screw
3	Piston (See PISTON DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
4	Dust seal
5	Piston seal
6	Caliper body

Install in the reverse order of removal.