Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration. See Figure.
- Machine rotor if lateral runout exceeds specification. Replace rotor if measured thickness is less than specified minimum thickness. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed air from system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .NOTE: Remove any rust or grime on the contact face of the disc plate and wheel hub. Push the piston fully inward using the Caliper Piston Expander (49-0221-600C). See Figure. To install the disc pad. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and verify that the brakes do not drag.