Mazda 3 Service Manual: Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0]

CAUTION:

• If the brake hose is installed to the caliper on the vehicle, the tool cannot be installed correctly resulting in brake fluid leakage due to improper installation. Therefore, remove the caliper and brake hose as a single unit when removing the brake hose, and tighten the brake hose to the caliper to the specified torque, then install the caliper and brake hose as a single unit when installing to the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. Add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the installation has been completed..

Caliper and Brake Hose Removal Note

1. Remove the caliper and brake hose from the vehicle as a single unit.

Brake Hose Installation Note

1. Secure the caliper to the vise and install the brake hose to it.

CAUTION:

• Insert a protective plate into the vise opening so as not to damage the caliper.

2. Tighten the brake hose to the specified torque.

Tightening torque

• 26—30 N·m {2.7—3.0 kgf·m, 20—22 ft·lbf}

Caliper and Brake Hose Installation Note

1. Install the caliper and brake hose to the vehicle as a single unit.

Clip and Brake Pipe Installation Note

1. Install the brake hose to the vehicle-side bracket and secure it using a clip.

2. Verify that the brake hose is not twisted.

3. Tighten the brake pipe to the specified torque using a commercially available flare nut wrench.