Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 31

pull-off spring, and hold springs and pins. Remove parking brake shoes. Minimum parking brake shoe lining
thickness is .04" (1.0 mm). Remove adjuster and operating lever.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply lithium base grease to anchor sliding plate, adjuster threads and
shoe contact points on backing plate. Set marked side (with arrow) of operating lever to front side. Ensure
threaded side of adjuster faces forward on left wheel and rearward on right wheel. Adjust parking brake shoes.
See PARKING BRAKE SHOES ADJUSTMENT . Bleed air from system.

Fig. 18: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Assembly (Millenia, MPV & 929)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR AXLE BEARING & OIL SEAL

NOTE:

For information on models with sealed wheel bearings, see appropriate article

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

MASTER CYLINDER

Removal & Installation

Disconnect fluid level sensor electrical connector at fluid reservoir. Disconnect and plug brake lines at master
cylinder to prevent entry of dirt and loss of fluid. Remove nuts attaching master cylinder to power brake unit.
Remove master cylinder from vehicle. To install master cylinder, reverse removal procedure. Bleed air from
system.

POWER BRAKE UNIT

Removal & Installation

Remove master cylinder from power brake unit. See MASTER CYLINDER . Disconnect vacuum line at
power brake unit. See Fig. 19 . From inside vehicle, remove cotter pin and clevis pin. Separate push rod from
brake pedal. Remove power brake unit-to-firewall nuts. Remove power brake unit. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Bleed air from system.

Fig. 19: Removing Power Brake Unit (Typical)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

OVERHAUL

in SUSPENSION.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

Fig. 20: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (Miata & Protege Shown; MX-6 & 626 Are Similar)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

Use appropriate illustrations for exploded view of rear caliper assembly and
master cylinder. See Fig. 20 through Fig. 29 .

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

Fig. 21: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (Millenia)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum