How to Install Rear Brake Discs and Pads on a Mazda 6

In this guide, we will see how to remove a brake disc along with all associated parts. Position your car on a column lift, loosen the bolts with a telescopic spanner, and raise it to a suitable height for work.

Remove the wheel, then start unscrewing the bolts of the brake caliper, detaching it from the bracket with a socket. Loosen the oil bolt and screw in the piston with a right-hand thread until the fluid completely drains out. Now remove the caliper bracket and unscrew the bolts on the brake disc, pulling the disc towards you to slide it off the hub. Clean all residual dirt from the disassembled parts with brushes.

Before assembly, lubricate the parts as shown in the video. Apply grease around the bolts and prepare all parts for assembly.

Install the brake disc with all associated bolts, tighten the caliper bracket to the disc and the pads, then mount the brake caliper, ensuring everything is tightened properly. Before fitting the wheel, bleed the brake caliper and tighten the bolt.

Now place the wheel onto the hub and tighten everything securely, lower the car and top up the oil that drained earlier in the designated reservoir in the engine bay. Finally, always check the brake pedal pressure.