Front Brake Mounting Support Removal/Installation: Notes

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Replacement Part

Dust boot

Quantity: 2

Location of use: Front brake mounting support

Oil and Chemical Type

Rubber grease (Orange)
Type: NIGLUBE RX-2

Brake grease (Brown)
Type: Molykote 7439

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 Mounting Support Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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