Brake system Mazda 626 (3rd and 4th gen)

Brake Specifications
Disc brakes Pad lining thickness - 10 mm Minimum thickness - 1.0 mm Caliper channel diameter — 55 mm Brake disk: Thickness - 14 mm Minimum thickness - 12.5 mm beat...

General description of the braking system
The brakes of all models described in this manual are hydraulically actuated. Front brakes - disc, rear - drum. All brakes are self-adjusting. Disc brake pad wear is...

Disc brake pads — replacement
Location of front disc brake and steering knuckle components 1. Brake hose bolt; 2. Caliper mounting bolts; 3. Caliper; 4. External brake pad; 5. Hub nut; 6. Bolt and...

Disc brake caliper — removal and installation
Removing 1. Before removing the caliper, unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap, drain two-thirds of the fluid into a sealed container, and discard it. 2. Loosen the...

Disc brake caliper — bulkhead
Note: Purchase a caliper overhaul repair kit. 1. Remove the caliper ( Chapter 3 ) and brake pads ( Chapter 2 ). The caliper piston can be removed in two ways. Item 4...

Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation
1. Jack up the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. 2. Remove the wheel. 3. Remove the caliper assembly ( see chapter 3 ). Note: It is not necessary to...

Drum brake pads — replacement
Location of rear drum brake components 2. Hub nut; 3. Brake drum; 4. Return springs; 5. Support rack pads and their springs; 6. Leading brake shoe; 7. Regulator; 8....

The working brake cylinder of a drum brake — removal, overhaul and installation
Removing 1. Jack up and securely support the rear of the vehicle on axle stands. 2. Remove the brake shoe assembly ( Chapter 6 ). 3. Gently clean off any dirt that has...

Master cylinder — removal, reassembly and installation
Location of master cylinder components 1. Liquid level sensor; 2. Tubes of torn system; 3. Nuts; 4. Master cylinder assembly; 5. Tank cover; 6. Reservoir; 7. Bushings;...

Hoses and tubes of the brake system — inspection and replacement
1. Every six months, jack up the vehicle and inspect the flexible hoses connecting the steel brake tubes to the front and rear brake assemblies for cracks, abrasions,...

Parking brake — operation check and adjustment
Checking work 1. If the parking brake is adjusted correctly, it should fully engage between 7 and 9 clicks. Adjustment 2. Start the engine, depress the brake pedal two...

Brake pedal assembly — removal and installation
Brake Pedal Assembly Components 1. Hairpin; 2. Pin with hole; under the hairpin; 3. Nut; 4. Spring washer; 5. Flat washer; 6. Bolt; 7. Return spring; 8. Pedal; 9....

Parking brake assembly — removal and installation
Assembly details of the parking brake lever 1. Screw; 2. Facing; 3. Parking brake switch connector; 4. Adjusting nut; 5. Bolts; 6. Assembling the parking brake lever; 7....

Parking brake cables — removal and installation
Rear parking brake cable components 1. Bracket; 2. Connecting the cable to the block control lever; 3. Bolts; 4. Adjusting nut; 5. Cable assembly Rear cables 1. Jack up...

Brake booster — inspection, removal and installation
Brake Booster Components 1. Hairpin; 2. Pin with a hole for a hairpin; 3. Fork and bunny; 4. Liquid level sensor connector; 5. Brake pipes; 7. Master cylinder assembly;...

Hydraulic system — pumping
1. Bleeding the hydraulic system is necessary to remove air from it. 2. It may be necessary to bleed all four brakes if air has entered the system due to a low fluid...

Brake fluid level sensor — check operation
1. To check the operation of the fluid level sensor, remove the master cylinder reservoir cap. Turn on the ignition. Ask the assistant to watch a control lamp of liquid...

Dual Pressure Regulating Valve — Checking Operation, Removing and Installing
Double pressure regulator 1. Brake tube; 2. Bolt; 3. Pressure regulator 1. A double pressure regulator is mounted on a thermal shield. An accurate check requires special...