Hydraulic pressure inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and when the vacuum amount reaches 66.7 kPa {500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg}, depress the brake pedal.

At this time, apply the indicated pedal force and if the fluid pressure is within the specification, the unit is normal.

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INSPECTION - STANDARD FLUID PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Pedal force (N {kgf, lbf})	Fluid pressure (kPa {kgf/cm² , psi})
200 {20.4, 44.9}	7,310 {74.54, 1,060} or more