Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 34

Fig. 34: Identifying Front Brake (Disc) Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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CALIPER INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.  

2. Install the piston using the SST .  

3. Install the caliper. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 35: Installing Piston Using Special Tool 
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DISC PAD (FRONT) REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 36 .  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

3. After installation, depress the brake pedal a few times, then verify that the brakes do not drag. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 36: Identifying Disc Pad Components (Front) (With Torque Specifications) 
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CALIPER (FRONT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 37 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata