Front Brake Disc Pad Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:

When replacing the disc pads, if a shim or guide plate is rusted, deformed, or weakened, replace the shim or guide plate with a new one. Otherwise, the disc pads may not grip properly.

Replacement Part

Spring
Quantity: 2
Location of use: Disc pad

Wear indicator
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Disc pad

Oil and Chemical Type

Brake grease (Brown-gray)
Type: PLASTILUBE

Brake grease (White)
Type: KLUBER

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.

Fig 1: Front Brake Disc Pad Components Location With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT BRAKE DISC PAD COMPONENT OPERATION

Component no	Refer to
1	Bolt
2	Front brake caliper (See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
3	Spring
4	Disc pad
5	Shim
6	Wear indicator
7	Guide plate (See GUIDE PLATE INSTALLATION NOTE .)