PRECAUTION (BRAKES)
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection
Caution
Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST
(49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST
combination.
Connectors Disconnection
Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Reconnect the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.
ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC Components Operations
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC memory after working on ABS, ABS/TCS or DSC components.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types
of tires is dangerous. I ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road
and out of the way of tr ...