Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 27

Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake Assembly (Miata Shown; MPV Is Similar)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

Fig. 5: Exploded View Of Front Brake Disc Assembly (MX-6 & 626)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

Fig. 6: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake Assembly (929 Shown; Millenia Is Similar)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Removal & Installation (MX-3 & Protege)

1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove "M" spring. See Fig. 7 .

Remove "W" spring. Remove pad pins. Remove pads, shims and anti-squeak shim. Replace pad if lining
thickness is less than specified. See MINIMUM PAD LINING SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT) .

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use Disc Brake Expand Tool (49-0221-600C) and an old pad to

push piston fully inward to install disc pads.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake Assembly (MX-3 & Protege)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Removal & Installation (RX7)

1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove "M" clip. See Fig. 8 .

Remove pad pins. Remove "M" spring. Remove pads and shims. Replace pad if lining thickness is less
than specified. See MINIMUM PAD LINING SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT) .

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use Disc Brake Expander (49-0221-600C) and an old pad to push

piston fully inward to install disc pads. Ensure shims are installed with arrows facing direction of forward
rotor rotation.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum