Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 38

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 49: View Of Caliper (Rear) Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

PISTON DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Rotate the piston counter-clockwise using the SST , remove the piston from the caliper body.

Fig. 50: Rotating Piston Counter-Clockwise Using SST
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DUST SEAL, PISTON ASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Assemble the dust seal to the piston.

2. Assemble the lip of the dust seal to the groove of the caliper body with the dust seal is assembled to the

piston as shown in Fig. 51 .

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 51: Assembling Lip Of Dust Seal
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3. Rotate the piston clockwise using the SST slowly and push the piston inwards completely.

4. Verify that the dust seal is installed into the groove of the piston securely.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 52: Rotating Piston Clockwise Using SST
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BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove in the order indicated in FIG. .

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See AIR BLEEDING.)

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata