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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 555 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM)FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ]DISC PAD INSTALLATION NOTE

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Disc Pad Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Disc Pad Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Push the piston fully inward using the SST.

Fig 1: Pushing Piston Fully Inward Using SST
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Apply grease supplied with a new shim to the contact surface of the inner shim and disc pad, and to the contact surface of the outer shim and inner shim only when replacing the shim.

Fig 2: Applying Grease To Shims & Disc Pad
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply grease supplied with a new disc pad to the area that contacts the guide plate only when replacing the disc pad.

Fig 3: Locating Guide Plate Contacts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the shim and disc pad to the mounting support as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Install the disc pad so that the side with the bigger notch points toward the vehicle's top.
- For a disc pad with a pad wear indicator, install it to the vehicle's inner side with the pad wear indicator pointing toward the vehicle's top.
  
  Fig 4: View Of Disc Pad Components
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.