Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Piston Assembly Note
• Insert the piston into the caliper and turn the
adjustment gear counterclockwise with an Allen
wrench to pull the piston inward. (Turn until it
stops.)
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REAR BRAKE (DRUM) INSPECTION
Brake Lining Thickness inspection
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Inspect the remaining thickness of the lining.
Thickness
1.0 mm {0.04 in} min.
3. Replace both left and right brake shoes if either is
at or less than the minimum thickness.
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Brake Drum inspection
1. Measure the inner diameter of the drum.
Maximum diameter
230.1 mm {9.059 in}
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2. Inspect for scratches, uneven or abnormal wear
inside the drum.
3. Repair or replace the drum as necessary.
4. When repairing or replacing the drum, inspect for
the contact with the shoes.
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