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Rear Brake Mounting Support Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. (See REAR BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  4. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
  5. Pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
    • The disc pad projection is securely installed to the piston groove
    • Parking brake lever stroke
    • Brake drag
      Fig 1: Rear Brake Mounting Support Components With Torque Specification
      G13489013Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

      1 Bolt
      2 Rear brake caliper
      (See Rear Brake Caliper Removal Note .)
      3 Slide pin (main)
      4 Slide pin (sub)
      5 Dust boot
      6 Disc pad component
      7 Guide plate
      8 Bolt
      9 Mounting support