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Power Brake Unit Removal/Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the master cylinder. (See MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
  10. Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Inspect the brake pedal. (See BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION .)
  12. Install a new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 1: Power Brake Unit Components With Torque Specifications
G10936866Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Vacuum hose
2 Snap pin
3 Clevis pin
4 Nut
5 Power brake unit
6 Gasket