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Preparation Before Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the brake pipe flare nut.
  2. Disconnect the brake hose (LF).
  3. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pipe Flare Nut
    G06200009Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the SSTs  to the brake pipe as shown in the figure.
  5. Perform air bleeding of the SST  and brake line from bleeder screw A
  6. Install the pedal force gauge to the brake pedal.
  7. Connect the vacuum piping to the vacuum gauge
    Fig 2: Performing Air Bleeding Of SST And Brake Line From Bleeder Screw A
    G06200010Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.