Thursday, May 28, 2015

Replace Rear Disc Brakes Inside A Mazda6

The Mazda6 is one of distinct vehicles manufactured with CD brakes lone. This is due to the efficient stopping energy CD brakes own compared to drum brakes. The Mazda6 requires a determinate effects referred to as 49 FA18 602, which is available for obtain at the Mazda dealership.


Instructions


1. Loosen the lug nuts of the machine's rear wheels using a torque wrench, on the contrary don't fully remove the wheels.


2. Hoist the vehicle off the ground using a automobile jack. Relieve the vehicle on all sides. Remove the lug nuts completely and returns off the rear wheels.


3. Remove the parking cable clip. Cut elsewhere the upper caliper bolt and turn the caliper so that it faces down.


4. Return off the V-springs and rear CD brake pads. Seperate the shims from the brake pads.


5. Push the rear caliper pistons into the bores of the Mazda6. Torque the caliper bolt using a torque wrench. For the basic Mazda 6 models, torque it 27 to 36 foot pounds. For the Mazda Speed 6 models, torque it 16 to 23 foot pounds. Replace the wheels.


Connect the new shims to the new brake pads. Install in the vehicle.


7. This requires the use of tool 49 FA18 602.6. Install the V-springs.