REAR BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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Replacement Part

Gasket
 
Quantity: 2
 
Location of use: Rear brake hose

Oil and Chemical Type

Brake fluid type
 
Type: Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent

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.
•  Do not empty the brake fluid in the rear brake caliper. Otherwise, the electronically controlled brake unit could be damaged.
•  When disconnecting the brake hose from the rear brake caliper, always plug and seal the rear brake caliper so that brake fluid does not leak.
Note
•  Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using any commercially available flare nut wrench.

1.  Switch to the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE.)

2.  Disconnect the negative lead-acid battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE LEAD-ACID BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING.)

7.  End the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE.)

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Brake pipe
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Clip
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Bolt
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Brake hose


Brake Hose Removal Note

Caution
•  When disconnecting the brake hose from the rear brake caliper, always plug and seal the rear brake caliper so that brake fluid does not leak.

1.  After disconnecting the brake hose, plug the brake hose installation hole.


Clip Installation Note

1.  Install a clip to the position shown in the figure.

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