Brake pedal assembly — removal and installation (Mazda Capella GC)

1. Remove the air duct and trim from under the dashboard to gain access.

2. Remove the pin and take out the stud.

3. Remove the tie bolt, nut and washers.

4. Disconnect the return spring and remove the pedal.

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5. Inspect the assembly. Check if the bushings are worn out, the pedal is bent or damaged. Inspect the lining for wear or damage, and the tie bolt for deformation. Make sure the return spring is not damaged or weakened.

6. Before installation, lubricate the contact surfaces of the tie bolt, bushings and pin with a hole for the stud with white lithium grease.

7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

8. After installation, adjust the position and free play of the pedal as described below.

9. The pedal should be 21.4-21.5 cm from the wall of the footwell. If adjustment is necessary, disconnect the wiring from the brake light switch, loosen the switch lock nut and, by turning the switch housing, achieve the correct pedal position. Tighten the lock nut and reconnect the wiring.



10. Press the brake pedal several times (engine you keys), to relieve the vacuum in the brake booster, then check the pedal free play: it should be 7.1-8.9 mm. Adjust if necessary by loosening the lock nut and turning the push rod. After completing the adjustment, tighten the lock nut.

11. Without starting the engine, press the pedal all the way down and measure the gap between the pedal and the floor. With a force of 587 N, the gap should be at least 11.5 cm. If this is not the case, first bleed the hydraulic system, then check the condition of the linings and automatic clearance compensators of the rear brakes. Also make sure that flexible hoses do not spill under pressure.