FRONT BRAKE DISC PAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

id041100000200

Replacement Part

Oil and Chemical Type

Warning

•  If the vehicle is driven without ending maintenance mode, it could result in an accident. After performing the maintenance mode work, always end maintenance mode. (With Mazda M Hybrid)

Caution

•  When performing the procedure while the vehicle is on the ground, block the front and rear wheels using wheel blocks. Otherwise, the vehicle may move when the electric parking brake is released. (With Mazda M Hybrid)

1.  Switch to the maintenance mode. (With Mazda M Hybrid) (See MAINTENANCE MODE [(E)].)

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

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  End the maintenance mode. (With Mazda M Hybrid) (See MAINTENANCE MODE [(E)].)

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

am3zzw00036165

1	Bolt
2	Front brake caliper (See Front Brake Caliper Installation Note.)
3	Spring (if equipped)
4	Disc pad
5	Shim
6	Wear indicator
7	Guide plate (See Guide Plate Installation Note.)

Guide Plate Installation Note

Caution

•  When assembling the guide plates to the front brake mounting support, securely assemble them on the leading side and trailing side to each position shown in the figure. If the guide plates are assembled to the incorrect positions, it could become a source of noise.

1.  Install the guide plate as shown in the figure.

am3zzw00031270

2.  Apply grease to the locations shown in the figure.

am3zzw00031271

Front Brake Caliper Installation Note

1.  Clean the exposed area of the piston.

2.  Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool.

am3zzw00025018

3.  Apply grease to the locations shown in the figure.

am3zzw00031272

4.  Install the disc pads to the front brake mounting support.

5.  Return the front brake caliper to the original position and install the bolt.