1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.


2. Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Piston Disassembly Note
Caution
1. Place a piece of wood in the caliper, then blow compressed air through the hole to force the piston out of the caliper.

Piston Seal Disassembly Note
1. Remove the piston seal from the brake caliper using the SST
.

Bleeder Screw Assembly Note
1. Assemble the bleeder screw to the caliper using the SST.
Tightening torque 6.9-9.8 N·m {71-99 kgf·cm, 62-86 in·lbf}

Disc pad (front) replacement
Rear brake (disc) inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Bonnet removal/installation
Warning
Removing the bonnet without supporting can be dangerous. The
bonnet may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with
at least another person.
1. Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
2. To remove the bonnet hinge, remove the front fender panel.
3. To remov ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch disc inspection
1. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of the lining at a rivet
head on both sides.
Replace the clutch disc if its thickness is less than the minimum.
Thickness
0.3 mm {0.012 in} min.
2. Measure the clutch disc runout using a dial indicator.
If the runout is excessiv ...