Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 141

Fig. 3: Identifying Parking Brake Lever Adjusting Nut
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

2. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. After installation, inspect the parking brake stroke and adjust if necessary.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Parking Brake System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 4: Identifying Parking Brake Lever Removing/Installing Steps (With Torque Specifications)
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL NOTE

1. Partially peel back the floor mat and remove the bolt shown in Fig. 5 .

2. Remove the two bolts.

3. Remove the parking brake lever.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Parking Brake System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 5: Locating Bolt
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PARKING BRAKE SWITCH INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.

2. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in Fig. 6 .

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If not as indicated in Fig. 6 , replace the parking brake switch.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Parking Brake System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 6: Parking Brake Switch Continuity Reference Table
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 BRAKES Parking Brake System - MX-5 Miata