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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1848 (REAR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONREAR BRAKE CALIPERINSTALLATION

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Rear Brake Caliper: Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Installation

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Position the notch in the caliper piston so that it will correctly align with the pin on the backside of the inboard brake pad.

Fig 1: Locating Notch & Inboard Brake Pad
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
NOTE: Make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.
Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
- To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Using 2 new copper washers, position the brake hose and install the brake caliper flow bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
- Pull back the parking brake lever.
- Connect the cable to the parking brake lever.
- Install the cable conduit retaining clip.
Bleed the brake caliper. For additional information, refer to COMPONENT BLEEDING .
Cycle the park brake several times to verify normal operation.

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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.