Rear Brake Disc Pad Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:

The disc pad projection is securely assembled to the piston groove.
Parking brake lever stroke (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER INSPECTION .)

Brake drag

Fig 1: Rear Brake Disc Pad Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Bolt
2	Rear brake caliper (See Rear Brake Caliper Removal Note .) (See Rear Brake Caliper Installation Note .)
3	Disc pad
4	Shim
5	Guide plate