Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Brake Pedal Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch is inserted into the installation hole on the brake pedal and rotated to fix in place. If the brake switch is not properly installed, the clearance may be incorrect, causing a brake light malfunction. Therefore, always verify that the brake pedal is properly installed and fully released before installing the brake switch to the pedal.
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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 the pedal, or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
1. Remove the battery..
2. Disconnect the brake pipes from the master cylinder..
3. Disconnect the clutch reserve hose from the master cylinder. (MTX).
4. Remove the side wall (driver side)..
5. Remove the front heat duct (LH)..
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage..
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1 |
Brake switch connector and wiring harness |
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2 |
Brake switch (See Brake Switch Installation Note.) |
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3 |
Spring pin |
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4 |
Clevis pin |
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5 |
Nut |
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6 |
Nut |
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7 |
Brake pedal (See Brake Pedal Removal Note.) |
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8 |
Pedal pad |
Brake Pedal Removal Note
1. Move the power brake unit to the vehicle front where the power brake unit fork does not interfere with the brake pedal arm.
2. Remove the brake pedal.
Brake Switch Installation Note
1. Inspect the brake pedal..
2. With the brake pedal fully released, insert a new brake switch into the installation hole on the brake pedal.
3. Secure the brake switch by turning it counterclockwise 45°
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Brake Pedal Inspection
Pedal Height Inspection
1. Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad
to the insulator and verify that it is as specified.
If not within the specificatio ...
Brake/Taillight Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the di ...
Other materials:
Front Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend
it out of the way using a cable.
2. Remove the disc plate.
3. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
4. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
5. Install the wheel hub by placi ...
Lower Cowl Side Reinforcement Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Brake
Brake System
Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal
to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast wi ...
