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FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER]

1. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER].)
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. Depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.

1

Bolt

2

Caliper

3

Disc pad

(See Disc Pad Installation Note.)

4

Wear indicator

5

Outer shim

6

Inner shim

7

Base shim

8

Guide plate (upper)

(See Guide Plate Installation Note.)

9

Guide plate (lower)

(See Guide Plate Installation Note.)

10

Bolt

11

Mounting support

12

Slide pin (main)

13

Slide pin (sub)

14

Bush

15

Dust boot

16

Disc plate

Guide Plate Installation Note

1. Apply shock absorbing material to the position (between the guide plate and the mounting support) shown in the figure.

2. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape from the shock absorbing material.
3. Install the guide plate to the mounting support.
4. Apply shock absorbing material to all guide plates using the above procedure.

Disc Pad Installation Note

1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.
2. Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool.

3. Install the disc pads to the mounting support.
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Free to use workshop manual for your 2015+ Mk4 'ND' Mazda MX-5

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