How to Change the Breaks on a Mazda 6

When you push down on the brake pedal of a Masda 6, this initiates the braking system to send hydraulic brake fluid into the wheels, which in turn applies pressure to the calipers and rotors forcing the Mazda's wheels to stop. Over time, the brakes on a Mazda 6 will need to be replaced due to everyday wear and tear.

Instructions

1

Park the Mazda 6 on level ground. Place a car jack under the front frame of the Mazda 6. Lift it off the ground.

2

Remove the lug nuts on the front driver's side wheel using 4-way tire iron. Set the lug nuts aside and pry the mounted wheel free from the Mazda 6.

3

Remove the ABS brake line hose. The hose can be pulled free with your hand. Tuck the hose safely away atop the wheel's front axle.

4

Remove the caliper. The caliper is a pinching device that clamps to the rotor and the front axle. The caliper will be attached by three bolts. Remove the bolts with a socket wrench set.

5

Remove the brake pads from the caliper. The brake pads are attached by clips and bolts. Use the socket wrench set to remove the bolts, and use pliers to remove the clips.

6

Attach the replacement brake pads to the Mazda 6's caliper. Use the socket wrench set to attach the bolts, and use pliers to attach the clips.

7

Assemble the caliper back on the rotor. Attach the ABS brake line hose back onto the caliper. Use the socket wrench set to tighten the bolts and secure the caliper.

8

Mount the wheel back on the front axle. Tighten the lug nuts back in a criss-cross pattern to evenly distribute torque.