1997 MAZDA MX-5 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 26: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (Miata Without ABS, MPV, MX-3 Without ABS, MX-6 M/T
Without ABS & 626 M/T Without ABS)
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Fig. 27: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (Miata With ABS, MX-3 With ABS, RX7 & 929)
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Fig. 28: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (Millenia)
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Fig. 29: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (MX-6 & 626; With ABS &/Or A/T)
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SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Backing Plate Bolts (Rear)
B2300, B3000 & B400025-35 (34-47)
MX-3 & Protege33-43 (45-58)
MX-6 & 62637-50 (50-68)

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Caliper Guide Bolts (Front)
Miata58-65 (78-88)
Millenia & 92946-62 (63-84)
MPV62-69 (84-93)
MX-6 & 62622-30 (30-40)
Caliper Guide Bolts (Rear)
Miata33-36 (45-49)
MPV28-36 (38-49)
Millenia & MX-312-18 (16-24)
MX-6 & 62626-29 (35-39)
Protege33-44 (45-60)
RX746-62 (63-84)
92928-36 (38-49)
Caliper Mount Bracket Bolts (Front)
Miata36-51 (49-69)
Millenia75-101 (102-137)
MPV66-79 (89-107)
MX-6 & 62658-74 (79-100)
92975-87 (102-118)
Caliper Mount Bracket Bolts (Rear)
Miata34-48 (46-66)
Millenia & MPV37-50 (50-68)
MX-3 & Protege33-44 (45-60)
MX-6 & 62634-48 (46-66)
RX734-49 (46-67)
92934-49 (46-67)
Front Caliper Mounting Bolt
B2300, B3000 & B400074-96 (100-130)
MX-3 & Protege30-36 (40-49)
RX758-72 (79-98)
Power Brake Unit Nuts
B2300, B3000 & B400016-21 (22-28)
Except B2300, B3000 & B400014-18 (19-25)
Rear Axle Lock Nut
Miata160-216 (216-294)
Millenia, MX-3, MX-6, Protege, RX7, 626 & 929131-173 (177-235)
Wheel Lug Nut
B2300, B3000 & B400085-115 (115-155)
All Other Models65-87 (88-118)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw (1) MX-3 & Protege52-78 (5.9-8.8)

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DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolt (1) 88-108 (10-12)
(1)Information is not available at time of publication for B2300, B3000 & B4000.
ApplicationIn. (mm)
B2300, B3000 & B4000 - Front (1)
Original Thickness.94 (24)
Minimum Thickness.81 (21)
Miata
Front (2)
Original Thickness.79 (20)
Minimum Thickness (3) .71 (18)
Rear (2)
Original Thickness.35 (9)
Minimum Thickness (4) .31 (8)
Millenia
Front (5)
Original Thickness1.10 (28)
Minimum Thickness (6) 1.02 (26)
Rear (5)
Original Thickness.37 (9.5)
Minimum Thickness (4) .29 (7.5)
MPV
Front (2)
Original Thickness1.10 (28)
Minimum Thickness (6) 1.02 (26)
Rear (2)
Original Thickness.71 (18)
Minimum Thickness (7) .63 (16)
MX-3
Front (2)
Original Thickness.87 (22)
Minimum Thickness (8) .79 (20)
Rear (2)
Original Thickness.35 (9)

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Minimum Thickness (4) .31 (8)
MX-6 & 626
Front (2)
Original Thickness.94 (24)
Minimum Thickness (9) .87 (22)
Rear (2)
Original Thickness.39 (10)
Minimum Thickness (10) .31 (8)
Protege
Front (11)
Original Thickness.87 (22)
Minimum Thickness (8) .79 (20)
Rear (11)
Original Thickness.35 (9)
Minimum Thickness (12) .28 (7)
RX7
Front (2)
Original Thickness.87 (22)
Minimum Thickness.79 (20)
Rear (2)
Original Thickness.79 (20)
Minimum Thickness.71 (18)
929
Front (2)
Original Thickness.94 (24)
Minimum Thickness.87 (22)
Rear (2)
Original Thickness.71 (18)
Minimum Thickness.63 (16)
(1)Maximum lateral runout is .003" (.08 mm).
(2)Maximum lateral runout is .004" (.10 mm).
(3)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is .74" (18.8 mm).
(4)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is .33" (8.4 mm).
(5)Maximum lateral runout is .002" (.05 mm).
(6)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is 1.06" (26.8 mm).
(7)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is .66" (16.8 mm).

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DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
(8)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is 82" (20.8 mm).
(9)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is .90" (22.8 mm).
(10)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is .35" (8.8 mm).
(11)Maximum lateral runout is .002" (.50 mm).
(12)If using a brake lathe to machine rotor on vehicle, minimum thickness is .31" (7.8 mm).
ApplicationIn. (mm)
B2300, B3000 & B4000 Drum Diameter
Original
9"9.00 (228.6)
10"10.00 (254.0)
Maximum Refinish Diameter
9"9.09 (230.8)
10"10.09 (256.3)
Millenia & MPV Parking Brake Drum Diameter
Original7.48 (190.0)
Maximum Finish Diameter5.51 (191.0)
MX-3 & Protege
Drum Diameter
Original7.87 (200.0)
Maximum Finish Diameter7.93 (201.5)
Wheel Cylinder Bore Diameter
MX-30.687 (17.46)
Protege0.75 (19.0)
MX-6 & 626 Drum Diameter
Original9.00 (228.6)
Maximum Finish Diameter9.06 (230.1)
Wheel Cylinder Bore Diameter0.687 (17.46)
929 Parking Brake Drum Diameter
Original7.48 (190.0)
Maximum Refinish Diameter5.51 (191.0)

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