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2004 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L Rotary•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor593 Torque4692 Fluid7 DTC730 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls10

brakes

Brake Pads - Front Torque Specs

for 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleeder Screw

Copper washer recommended

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

Critical

68 lb-ft · 92 Nm

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Caliper Bolts

Critical

Use thread locker

58 lb-ft · 79 Nm

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Caliper Bolts

Critical

59 lb-ft · 79 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts

Critical

Use thread locker

68 lb-ft · 92 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front

Critical

Torque to spec, use thread locker

68 lb-ft · 92 Nm

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Caliper Slide Bolts

Critical

Lubricate pins

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Caliper Slide Pin Bolts

Lubricate pins before install

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Line Fittings

Critical

Use line wrench

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

90 lb-ft · 122 Nm

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