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