1997 MAZDA MX-5 brake rotor

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
1997 BRAKES Mazda - Anti-Lock
DESCRIPTION
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module senses reductions in front and rear wheel speed and
modulates hydraulic pressure to the brakes to prevent wheel lock-up. The ABS consists of a hydraulic unit, 4
wheel speed sensors and sensor rotors, valve relay, motor relay, pump motor and ABS control module. An ABS
warning light is located on the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
Under normal driving conditions, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) functions like a standard brake system. When
vehicle speed reaches 3.8 MPH, ABS will diagnose pump motor by briefly operating motor. Pump motor
operation may be heard inside vehicle.
ABS control module controls ABS by detecting speed sensor signals and activating solenoid valve in hydraulic
unit. Control module also controls pump motor and self-diagnostic function. If a problem is detected in ABS,
ABS will function like a conventional brake system. ABS warning light will also come on.
With detection of wheel lock-up, short pedal pulsations, occurring in rapid succession, will be felt in brake
pedal and steering wheel. Vehicle body may also vibrate slightly. These conditions are normal. Pedal pulsation
will continue until there is no longer a need for anti-lock function or until vehicle is stopped.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS CAUTION: See ANTI
-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
NOTE: For more information on brake system, see BRAKE SYSTEM article.
ApplicationLocation
ABS Control ModuleUnder Carpet, Behind Passenger Seat
Data Link ConnectorLeft Side Of Engine Compartment
Front Sensor RotorOn Front Wheel Hub
Hydraulic UnitRight Rear Of Engine Compartment
Motor & Valve RelaysOn Hydraulic Unit
Pump MotorOn Hydraulic Unit
Rear Sensor RotorOn Rear Drive Axle
Wheel Speed SensorOn Knuckle

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(DLC). Set NGS Adapter (49-T088-003) to ABS. Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION, then select
vehicle model, engine type and model year. Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK. Select ABS-ANTI
LOCK BRAKE MODULE.
2. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE and note any codes displayed. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE DESCRIPTION table. Perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
TESTING . Clear codes after servicing. See CLEARING CODES .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DESCRIPTION
DTCProbable Cause
05 Stoplight Switch Wiring Harness
11 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
12 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
13 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
14 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
15 Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
22 (1) Right Front Solenoid Valve (AV)
23 (2) Right Front Solenoid Valve (EV)
24 (1) Left Front Solenoid Valve (AV)
25 (2) Left Front Solenoid Valve (EV)
26 (1) Rear Solenoid Valve (AV)
27 (2) Rear Solenoid Valve (EV)
51 Valve Relay
53 Motor Relay/Pump Motor
61 ABS Control Module
(1)Pressure retention valve.
(2)Pressure reduction valve.

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DTC 05: STOPLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS
1. Check stoplight switch wiring harness for open or short to ground between stoplight switch and ABS
control module. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next
step.
2. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC 05
is displayed, replace ABS control module. If DTC 05 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring
may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTCS 11, 12, 13 & 14: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SENSOR ROTOR, HYDRAULIC UNIT OR
WIRING HARNESS
1. Check ABS control module connector for poor connection. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS
. Repair
as necessary. If connector is okay, go to next step.
2. Check wiring harness for open or short to ground between suspect wheel speed sensor and ABS control
module. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
3. Check suspect wheel speed sensor. See WHEEL SPEED SENSORS under COMPONENT TESTING
.
Replace as necessary. If wheel speed sensor is okay, go to next step.
4. Inspect wheel speed sensor rotor for damage or missing teeth. If sensor rotor is damaged or has missing
teeth, replace sensor rotor. If sensor rotor is okay, go to next step.
5. Inspect brakeline for damage. If brakeline is damaged, replace brakeline. If brakeline is okay, go to next
step.
6. Check hydraulic unit. See HYDRAULIC UNIT under COMPONENT TESTING
. Replace as
necessary. If hydraulic unit is okay, go to next step.
7. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs after
driving vehicle from a stop to faster than 6.2 MPH. If DTC 11, 12, 13 or 14 is displayed, replace ABS
control module. If DTC 11, 12, 13 or 14 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring may have
occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTC 15: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SENSOR ROTOR, HYDRAULIC UNIT OR WIRING HARNESS
If DTC 15 is displayed, perform DTCS 11
, 12, 13 & 14: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SENSOR ROTOR,
HYDRAULIC UNIT OR WIRING HARNESS test.
DTCS 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27: SOLENOID VALVE OR WIRING HARNESS
1. Check ABS control module connector for poor connection. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS
. Repair
as necessary. If connection is okay, go to next step.
2. Check suspect solenoid valve with valve relay installed. See SOLENOID VALVES
under
COMPONENT TESTING. Replace as necessary. If solenoid valve with valve relay installed is okay, go
to next step.
3. Check suspect solenoid valve with valve relay removed. See SOLENOID VALVES
under
COMPONENT TESTING. Replace solenoid valve as necessary. If solenoid valve with valve relay
removed is oka
y, go to next step.

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Fig. 12: Identifying Valve Relay Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
On-Vehicle Inspection
Remove wheel. Inspect wheel speed sensor for looseness and damage. Replace as necessary. Measure clearance
between wheel speed sensor and sensor rotor. See Fig. 13
. Clearance should be .012-.043" (.3-1.1 mm). If
clearance is not as specified, replace wheel speed sensor or sensor rotor.
Resistance Test
Disconnect wheel speed sensor connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between wheel speed sensor
terminals. Resistance should be 800-1200 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, replace wheel speed sensor.
Voltage Test
Ensure vehicle is on level surface. Raise and support vehicle on safety stands. Disconnect wheel speed sensor
connector. Using voltmeter, while rotating wheel one revolution per second, measure voltage between wheel
speed sensor terminals. Voltage should be .25-1.2 volts (AC). If voltage is not as specified, replace wheel speed

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sensor or sensor rotor.
Fig. 13: Measuring Wheel Speed Sensor Clearance

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ROTORS
Inspection
Perform a comprehensive visual inspection of wheel speed sensor rotor. If any teeth are damaged or missing, or
any other damage is noted, replace wheel speed sensor rotor.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
ABS CONTROL MODULE
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Roll back carpet from passenger-side footwell. Remove ABS control
module protector panel (if equipped).

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2. Disconnect ABS control module electrical connector. Remove ABS control module mounting bolts/nuts.
Remove ABS control module. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten ABS control module
mounting bolts/nuts to 61-87 INCH lbs. (6.9-9.8 N.m).
HYDRAULIC UNIT
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect hydraulic unit electrical connector. Using Flare Nut
Wrench (49-0259-770B), disconnect brakelines from hydraulic unit. Note location of brakelines for
installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove hydraulic unit mounting bolts and nuts.
2. Remove hydraulic unit. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting bolts and nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Add fluid and bleed air from system. See
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
.
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove brake caliper and wire aside. Remove
rotor. Remove grease cap and wheel bearing lock nut. Remove wheel hub. Using Puller (49-0839-425C) and
Attachment (49-F027-007), remove wheel speed sensor rotor from hub.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies. Remove brake caliper and wire aside. Remove wheel
bearing lock nut. Remove lower control arm-to-rear steering knuckle bolt and nut. Remove drive axle. DO NOT
disassemble drive axle assembly to remove sensor rotor. Replace drive axle assembly.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assemblies. Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Remove wheel speed sensor mounting bolt. Remove wheel speed sensor from vehicle. To install, reverse

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Fig. 2: Moving Quadrant On Rear Drum Brake Adjuster (MX-6 & 626 Shown; MX-3 & Protege Are
Similar)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PARKING BRAKE SHOES ADJUSTMENT
Millenia, MPV & 929
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies. Remove service plug from rotor. Insert
a screwdriver into service plug hole and turn adjuster in direction of arrow marked on rotor until rotor
will not turn.
2. On Millenia and MPV, rotate adjuster 3-5 notches in opposite direction. On 929, rotate adjuster 6-8
notches in opposite direction. On all models, ensure rotor rotates freely. Install service plug.
PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE
Miata, MX-3, MX-6, Protege & 626
NOTE: B2300, B3000 & B4000 are equipped with self-adjusting parking brake system.
Manual adjustment is not required.

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POWER BRAKE UNIT
1. With engine off, depress brake pedal several times. Press and hold brake pedal and start engine. If brake
pedal moves down slightly immediately after engine starts, power brake unit is operating. If brake pedal
does not move as specified, go to next step.
2. Run engine for 1-2 minutes. Stop engine. Press brake pedal several times and note if first pedal stroke is
longer than subsequent strokes. If first pedal stroke is longer than subsequent strokes, power brake unit is
operating. If length of strokes is equal, check valve and vacuum hose between vacuum source and power
brake unit. Repair as necessary, and go to next step.
3. Start engine. Press and hold brake pedal. Stop engine. Hold pedal down for about 30 seconds. If pedal
height remains at same height, power brake unit is operating. If pedal height recedes, check valve and
vacuum hose between vacuum source and power brake unit. Repair as necessary.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS
Removal & Installation (B2300, B3000 & B4000)
1. To prevent master cylinder overflow when caliper piston is depressed, remove and discard some brake
fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Place a
large "C" clamp on caliper.
2. Tighten clamp to bottom piston in cylinder bore. Remove clamp. Remove 2 caliper pin bolts. Remove
caliper from rotor and wire aside. Slide brake pads off caliper anchor plate. Remove anchor plate (if
necessary). Replace pad if lining thickness is less than specified. See MINIMUM PAD LINING
SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT) .
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use "C" clamp and old pad to push caliper piston into piston bore
until piston bottoms out. Bleed air from brake system (if necessary).
Removal & Installation (Miata, Millenia, MPV, MX-6, 626 & 929)
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove lower lock pin/guide bolt.
See Fig. 4
, Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 . Pivot caliper upward and support using rope.
2. Remove pads, shims, guide plates or pad guides and "V" springs (if equipped). Replace pad if lining
thickness is less than specified. See MINIMUM PAD LINING SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)
.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use Disc Brake Expander (49-0221-600C) and an old pad to push
piston full
y inward to install disc pads.
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