Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 24

Fig. 15: Installing Boot Band 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

AXLE SHAFT BOOT IDENTIFICATION 

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATION 

AXLE SHAFT LENGTH 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

Application

Wheel Side Diameter - In. (mm)

Differential Side Diameter - In. 

(mm)

Miata

3.58 (90.8)

3.44 (87.4)

Application

Quantify

Differential Side CV Joint Boot

3-3.71 oz. (85-105 g)

Wheel Side CV Joint Boot

1.94-2.65 oz. (55-75 g)

Application

In. (mm)

1997

30.21-30.60 (767.3-777.3)

1999-2001

30.42-30.81 (772.6-782.6)

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997-2001 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - MX-5 Miata

  

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Axle Shaft Lock Nut

1997

160-216 (216-294)

1999-2001

174-235 (236-318)

Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt

37-50 (50-68)

Lower Control Arm Bolt/Nut

47-54 (64-73)

Wheel Lug Nuts

66-86 (89-117)

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997-2001 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - MX-5 Miata

  

BRAKE SYSTEM

1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum 

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION 

All models use hydraulic-operated brake system with a tandem master cylinder, proportioning valve and a 
power brake unit. All models are equipped with front disc brakes and either rear disc or rear drum brakes. 

Rear Anti-lock System (RABS) is standard on B2300, B3000, B4000 and MPV models. 

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM 

BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE 

ADJUSTMENTS 

MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD 

Miata Without ABS, MPV, MX-6 M/T Without ABS & 626 M/T Without ABS 

1. Place Adjustment Gauge (49-F043-001) onto master cylinder. Turn screw on adjuster gauge until it 

contacts piston. Remove adjuster gauge. Apply 19.7 in. Hg to power brake unit.  

2. Invert adjuster gauge and place gauge on power brake unit. Adjust push rod on power brake unit until 

there is no clearance between push rod and adjuster gauge screw.  

B2300, B3000 & B4000 

NOTE:

For information on anti-lock brake systems, see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article 
in BRAKES.

NOTE:

If vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article 
for brake bleeding procedure.

Application

Sequence

B2300, B3000 & B4000

(1)

 RR, LR, RF, LF

All Other Models

Longest Line First

(1)

Bleed master cylinder and RABS hydraulic unit before bleeding wheel cylinders and calipers.

NOTE:

Push rod has an adjustment screw to maintain correct distance between 
booster push rod and master cylinder piston. If push rod is adjusted too long, it 
prevents master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, 
causing brakes to drag. If push rod is adjusted too short, it causes excessive 
pedal travel and an undesirable clunk in booster area.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

  

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum

  

Remove master cylinder to gain access to push rod. To check screw adjustment, fabricate a gauge. See Fig. 1 . 
With engine running and vacuum line connected to booster, place gauge against master cylinder mounting 
surface of booster. Adjust push rod screw by turning it until end of screw just touches inner edge of gauge slot. 

Fig. 1: Adjusting Brake Booster Push Rod (B2300, B3000 & B4000) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

REAR BRAKE SHOES ADJUSTMENT 

B2300, B3000 & B4000 

NOTE:

Rear brakes are self-adjusting and require manual adjustment only if brake 
shoes have been replaced.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum