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Disc Pad Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Push the piston fully inward using the SST.
Install the disc pad.

Fig 1: Pushing Piston Fully Inward Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.