Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 130

Fig. 1: Identifying Conventional Brake System Parts Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

AIR BLEEDING 

Brake fluid type SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3  

1. Remove the bleeder cap on the brake caliper, and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.  

2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container and fill the container with fluid during air 

bleeding.  

3. Working with two people, one should pump the brake pedal several times and depress and hold the pedal 

down.  

4. While the brake pedal is depressed, the other should loosen the bleeder screw using a commercially 

available flare nut wrench, drain out any fluid containing air bubbles, and tighten the bleeder screw. 

Tightening torque  

Front: 5.9-9.8 N.m {61-99 kgf.cm, 53-86 in.lbf}  

Rear: 6.9-9.8 N.m {71-99 kgf.cm, 61-86 in.lbf}  

Fig. 2: Checking Brake Pedal 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen. 

CAUTION:

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Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any 
on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.  

NOTE:

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Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air 
bleeding.  

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Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master 
cylinder.  

 

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6. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.  

7. After air bleeding, inspect the following: 

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Brake operation  

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Fluid leakage  

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Fluid level  

BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION 

PEDAL HEIGHT INSPECTION 

1. Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the insulator and verify that 

it is as specified. 

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If not within the specification, inspect the following items and repair or replace the applicable part 
if there is any malfunction. 

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Power brake unit installation condition  

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Deformation of or damage to the power brake unit fork  

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Brake pedal installation condition  

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Clevis pin wear  

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If there is no malfunction in the above items, replace the brake pedal. 

Brake pedal height (reference value) 206.3 mm {8.122 in}  

Fig. 3: Identifying Pedal Height 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

 

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PEDAL PLAY INSPECTION 

1. Pump the pedal several times to release the vacuum in the power brake unit.  

2. Gently depress the pedal by hand and measure the pedal play. 

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If not within the specification, inspect the wear of the clevis pin. Replace it if there is any 
malfunction. 

Brake pedal play 2-5 mm {0.08-0.19 in}  

PEDAL-TO-FLOOR CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with a force of 147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf}.  

2. Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor covering and verify 

that it is as specified. 

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If it is less than the specification, inspect for air in the brake line. 

Brake pedal-to-floor clearance (Brake pedal when depressed at 147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf}) 
97.6 mm {3.84 in} or more  

Fig. 4: Identifying Pedal-To-Floor Clearance 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

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If there is no malfunction in the clevis pin, there is a possibility 
that the power brake unit has some malfunction. Verify that 
there are no malfunctions, and replace it if necessary.  

 

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BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Brake Pedal Components & Torque Specifications

CAUTION:

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The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is 
automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch 
is inserted into the installation hole on the brake pedal and rotated to 
fix in place. If the brake switch is not properly installed, the clearance 
may be incorrect, causing a brake light malfunction. Therefore, 
always verify that the brake pedal is properly installed and fully 
released before installing the brake switch to the pedal.  

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Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it 
cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new 
one when replacing the power brake unit or the pedal, or performing 
any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.  

 

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