Front Brake Disc Pad Removal/Installation: Notes

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Oil and Chemical Type

Brake grease (Brown)
Type: Molykote 7439

Brake grease (Black)
Type: AS880N

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Brake Disc Pad Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Bolt
2	Caliper
3	Disc pad (See Disc Pad, Bolt Installation Note .)
4	Shim
5	Guide plate (See Guide Plate Installation Note .)