1987 MAZDA 626 brake

1 1 REAR DISC BRAKE
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Needle bearing
1. Align the needle bearing hole with the caliper hole,
and set the needle bearing in the caliper.
2. Press the needle bearing into the caliper with the
SST until the SST bottoms against the caliper.
Connecting link
Install the connecting link into the operating lever.
Adjuster spindle
1. Assemble the adjuster spindle and the stopper.
2. Install the adjuster and stopper straight into the cal-
iper cylinder with the two stopper pins fit into the
caliper.
3. Install the snap ring.
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4. Move the operating lever and check that the ad-
juster spindle moves smoothly.
Piston
1. Clean the piston.
2. Install the dust seal in the piston groove.
3. Turn the piston into the caliper cylinder while rotat-
ing the SST clockwise.
Note
Turn the piston in fully, and align the piston
grooves as shown in the illustration.
4. Fit the dust seal into the caliper cylinder.
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INSPECTION
Check the following and replace or repair any faulty
parts.
Disc Pad
1. Oil or grease on facing
2. Abnormal wear or cracks
3. Deterioration or heat damage
4. Remaining lining thickness
Thickness: 1 mm (0.04 in) min.
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Disc Plate
1. Runout
Runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) max.
Caution
a) There must be no wheel bearing looseness.
b) Measure at the outer edge of the disc plate
surface.
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2. Wear or damage
Thickness
Standard: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum: 8 mm (0.31 in)
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INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to installation note for the specially marked parts.
2. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to torque specifications.
3. After installation:
(1) Add brake fluid and bleed air. (Refer to page 11—9.)
(2) Adjust the parking brake lever stroke. (Refer to page 11 —65.)
(3) Depress the brake pedal a few times and check that the rear brakes do not drag excessively
while the wheels are being rotated.
Note
Refer to page 11—47 for pad installation.
Torque specifications
1. Parking brake cable
Installation Note
Parking brake cable
Connect the parking brake cable end onto the oper-
ating lever; then fix it to the bracket by the locknut.
Caution
There must be no clearance between the ca-
ble end and the operating lever.
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REAR DRUM BRAKE
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2. Release the parking brakes.
3. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
4. Remove the wheels.
5. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to removal note for the specially marked parts.
Caution
Do not damage the wheel cylinder dust boots when removing the brake shoes.
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1. Hub cap
2. Locknut
3. Brake drum
4. Parking brake cable
5. Return spring
6. Dust cover
7. Return spring (upper)
8. Hold pin and spring
9. Brake shoe (leading side)
10. Return spring (lower)
11. Anti-rattle spring
12. Hold pin and spring
13. Brake shoe (trailing side)
14. Operating lever assembly
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15. Brake pipe
16. Wheel cylinder assembly
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17. Gasket
18. Backing plate
Removal Note
Locknut
Uncrimp the locknut, and remove it.
Caution Do not reuse the locknut.
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Brake drum
If the drum is difficult to remove, push the operating
lever stopper (at backing plate) upward to release the
operating lever and increase shoe clearance.
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Cleaning of drum brake assembly
Use a vacuum cleaner or equivalent to clean the
brake assembly
Warning
Asbestos dust is a health hazard. When clean-
ing the brake assembly, do not use compressed
air or a brush.
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Brake pipe
Disconnect the brake pipe with the SST.
Caution
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If it
does get on a painted surface, wipe it off im-
mediately.
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF WHEEL CYLINDER
1. Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure.
2. Inspect all parts, referring to inspection note.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to assembly note for the specially marked
parts.
Caution
Do not damage the piston or cylinder. Do not let foreign material into the cylinder.
Note Use new piston cups when installing.
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1. Dust boot
2. Piston
3. Piston cup
4. Spring
5. Rubber cap
6. Bleeder screw
7. Steel ball
8. Wheel cylinder body
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Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any faulty
parts.
1. Weak or broken spring
2. Worn, rusted, or damaged wheel cylinder
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