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