Mazda 3 Service Manual: Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:

• Parking brake lever stroke

• Brake drag

Caliper Installation Note

1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.

2. Install the SST

(49 F043 002) to the SST

(49 B043 005).

3. Align the SST

projection to the piston groove.

4. Rotate part A on the SST

in the direction of the arrow and secure the SST

to the caliper.

5. Rotate the SST

in the direction of the arrow and push the piston completely into the caliper.

NOTE:

• Even with the piston completely pushed in, the top of the piston projects from the dust seal by approximately 2 mm

  {0.09 in}

  .

6. Rotate part A on the SST

in the direction of the arrow using the tool and remove the SST

from the caliper.

7. Install the caliper to the vehicle.