CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.
Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.
SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
1. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reserved tank and add brake fluid.
2. Remove the bleeder cap on the brake caliper, and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
3. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container and fill the container with fluid during air bleeding.
4. Working with two people, one should pump the brake pedal several times and depress and hold the pedal down.
5. While the brake pedal is depressed, the other should loosen the bleeder screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench, drain out any fluid containing air bubbles, and tighten the bleeder screw.
Front (MZR 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.5): 7.0—9.0 N·m {72—91 kgf·cm, 62—79 in·lbf}
Front (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo): 12—16 N·m {123—163 kgf·cm, 107—141 in·lbf}
Rear: 12—16 N·m {123—163 kgf·cm, 107—141 in·lbf}
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until no air bubbles are seen.
7. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.
8. After air bleeding, inspect the following:
Brake operation
Fluid leakage
Fluid level
Malfunctioning Wheel Unit Identification
NOTE:
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) does not identify the location
of the malfunctioning wheel unit on the vehicle (RF, LF, LR, RR). The TPMS identifies
each wheel unit as No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4. In order to identify the location
of the wheel unit, perform the follow ...
Oil Pump Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(a ...