Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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P–8
CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
1. Loosen locknut B and turn the bolt A until it does
not contact the pedal.
2. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to adjust the
height.
3. Tighten the bolt with locknut B .
Tightening torque
9.8—14.7 N·m
{100—149 kgf·cm, 116—130 in·lbf}
4. After adjustment, inspect the pedal play and the
brake light operation.
Brake Pedal Play Inspection
1. Depress the pedal a few times to eliminate the vacuum in the system.
2. Remove the spring pin, verify that the holes in the fork and in the pedal are aligned, and reinstall the pin. (See
P–9 BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Gently depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt, and check the pedal play.
Pedal play
0—3 mm {0—0.1 in}
Brake Pedal Play Adjustment
1. Remove the spring pin and clevis pin. (See P–9 BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to align the
holes in the fork and in the pedal.
3. Install the clevis pin and the spring pin.
4. Tighten locknut D.
Tightening torque
15.7—21.6 N·m
{1.61—2.20 kgf·m, 11.6—15.9 ft·lbf}
5. Check the pedal height and the brake light
operation.
Pedal-to-floor Clearance Inspection
1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with
a force of 588 N {60 kgf, 132 lbf}
2. Verify that the distance from the floor panel to the
pedal pad center is as specified when the pedal is
depressed.
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If the distance is less than specified, check for
the air in brake system.
Specification
68 mm {2.7 in} min.
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BRAKE SWITCH INSPECTION
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the brake switch connector harness.
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