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Preparation Before Inspection

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  1. Loosen the brake pipe flare nut using the commercially available flare nut wrench.
  2. Disconnect the brake pipe.
  3. Remove the clamp and disconnect the brake hose.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose, Brake Pipe And Clamp
    G05985152Courtesy 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: Installing SSTs To Brake Pipe
G05985153Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.