If you need to replace the brake pads and rotor of your Mazda 6, you have come to the item you were looking for. In this post we will be showing you the step by step that you must follow to execute the removal, replacement and installation process easily and effectively. Discover more here!
Before starting, you need to follow a couple of tips that will help you improve the execution of the procedures:
- Your safety is paramount, so we recommend that you use all utensils and clothing to avoid accidents or injuries, such as gloves, industrial boots, glasses or a mask, and more.
- Try to have everything at hand and nearby, spare parts, tool box, user manual.
- You will need the following tools: lug wrench, jack and jack stands, socket wrench set, C-clamp, brake pad grease and of course, the brake pads replacement.
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MAZDA 6 BRAKE PAD (FRONT) REPLACEMENT
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.
Bolt
Caliper
Disc pad
Wear indicator
Shim
Guide plate
Mazda 2016 Brake Pad installation Last Note
1. Clean the exposed area of the piston
2. Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool.
3. Install the disc pads to the mounting support.
Mazda 6 Brake Pad (REAR) REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
- When in maintenance mode, the clearance between the disc pad and the disc plate expands.
- When the maintenance mode is completed, perform the electric parking brake automatic adjustment.
- With the electric parking brake automatic adjustment, the electric parking brake motor gear unit operation time is longer than normal.
1. Switch to the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE .)
2. Disconnect the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector
3. Loosen the caliper securing bolt
4. Remove the brake caliper component from the hub support and suspend it out of the way with a cable. (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5.Move the disc pad components in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure, then peel off the disc pad components from the caliper and piston
6. Remove the caliper securing bolt
7. Move the caliper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
8. Remove the disc pad components from the mounting support.
9. Clean the double-sided adhesive tape application area from the caliper, piston and disc pad components.
10. Press in the piston using a commercially available disc brake expander tool.
CAUTION:Â
– When pressing the piston into the caliper, the caliper internal parts could be damaged while rotating and pressing the piston. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pressing the piston into the caliper.Â
11. Install the new disc pad components to the mounting support.
12. Move the disc pad components in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure.
13. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape from the disc pad components.
14. Move the caliper in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- When the double-sided adhesive tape is affixed to the caliper and piston, the double-sided adhesive tape’s adhesive surface may chap and become a source of noise when the caliper moves. When moving the caliper be careful not to allow the double-sided adhesive tape on the disc pad components to come in contact with the caliper and piston
15. Temporarily install the caliper securing bolt.
16. Move the disc pad component in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure, and lightly affix the double-sided adhesive tape on the disc pad components to the piston and caliper.
17. Install the brake caliper component
18. Install the caliper securing bolt.
19. Connect the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector.
20. End the maintenance mode.
21. Pump the brake pedal a few times to attach the double-sided adhesive tape on the disc pad components to the caliper and piston by applying pressure.
22. Inspect the following items:
- Disc pad projection does not contact piston and caliper
- Brake drag
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Mazda 2016 Brake Pad Installation Note
1.Clean the exposed area of the piston.
2. Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool
3. Install the disc pads to the mounting support.
Although these procedures seem simple to perform, you may encounter some obstacles if you are not an expert in light mechanics, however, there are always specialized professionals who can give you the advice and expertise you need, in the comfort of your home. At AutoTech Mobile we have quality services in brakes, AA and much more with the best price ratio on the market. Don’t forget to perform regular maintenance on your car’s brake systems to maintain their optimal functioning and extend their useful life.
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