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Replacement of Rear Brake Pads

Model: Mazda 3 BK, MK 1 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Brake pads

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Lift the vehicle, remove the wheels, and secure it. Carefully detach the caliper by removing the two clips and unscrewing the rear bolts. Remove the caliper support bracket using a ratchet spanner by taking out the two screws and set it aside.

Take out the old pads and realign the piston to retract it. Clean the support thoroughly with a deoxidising spray. Refit the bracket, cleaning and lubricating the fixing screws, then tighten them with a torque wrench.

Refit the caliper and pads, ensuring the correct orientation. Check the pads' adherence to the disc and refit the wheel.


Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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