Braking system

Vacuum hose check valve inspection (power brake unit)

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1. Remove the clamps and vacuum hose.

2. Apply both suction and pressure to the engine-side hose, and verify that air blows only toward that side.

  • If air flows in both directions or not at all, replace the vacuum hose.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 6 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.