1997 MAZDA MX-5 brake

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)

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in SUSPENSION.

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Fig. 20: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (Miata & Protege Shown; MX-6 & 626 Are Similar)
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master cylinder. See Fig. 20
through Fig. 29 .

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Fig. 21: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (Millenia)
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Fig. 22: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (MX-3)
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Fig. 23: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (RX7)
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Fig. 24: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper Assembly (929)
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Fig. 25: Exploded View Of Master Cylinder (B2300, B3000 & B4000)
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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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BRAKE SYSTEM 1995-97 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum
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