mazda 6 front brakes

2003 MAZDA 6
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWAMPER955
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How do I remove the lower positioning pin from the brake pad hplder to the caliper frame Upper is removed with an allen but no access visible on the lower pin
Dec 12, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Why would you want to remove it? The caliper simply slides off of it.
Dec 12, 2010 at 4:18 PM
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SWAMPER955
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Makes sense...however the brake pads prevent the removal....how do I get the pads off seems they must slide on the caliper frame
Dec 12, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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The brake pads stay in their holder. The caliper pivots up on the slide pin and then slides off after it's high enough to clear the pads.
Dec 12, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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SWAMPER955
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Thanks for the assistance..........
Dec 12, 2010 at 4:46 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Closing out question
Mar 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM