1997 Mazda Miata Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS

Replacement

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Remove clutch pipe holder, if equipped, then disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
  • Disconnect pushrod fork from brake p...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Except Tribute -> Master Cylinder -> Tribute
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Tribute
  • Disconnect brake fluid level sensor.
  • Disconnect and cap brake fluid lines from master cylinder using Line Wrench tool No. 49-0259-770 A/B, or equivalent.
  • Remove proportioning bypass valve attaching bolts and valve, if equipped.
  • Remove bracket, if equipped, then the master cylinder assembly from the power brake booster.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • On all models except B-Series, torque master cylinder nuts to 8-12 ft. lbs.
    • On B-Series models, torque master cylinder nuts to 14-21 ft. lbs.
    • On all models, bleed brake system.
Tribute
  • D...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> B-Series -> Front -> Miata -> Millenia -> MPV -> MX-6 & 626 -> Protege -> Rear -> Tribute
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS

Front

B-Series
  • Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel assemblies.
  • Use a C-clamp to compress caliper piston into bore.
  • Remove caliper pin bolts, Figs. through .
  • Remove caliper from disc plate and position aside. Do not let caliper hang with its weight suspended by brake hose.
  • Slide disc pads off caliper anchor plate.
  • Inspect all components for wear or damage.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Caliper must be bottomed out to install new disc pads.
Miata
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove components in order, Fig. , noting the following:
    • After removin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2001 -> 4WABS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> B-Series -> B-Series & Tribute -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Except B-Series & Tribute -> Four Wheel ABS (4WABS) -> Miata -> Millenia -> MPV -> MPV, 626 & Tribute -> MX-6 & 626 -> Protege -> RABS -> Rear ABS (RABS) -> Tribute
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Except B-Series & Tribute
  • Connect New Generation Star (NGS), or equivalent, to data link connector and battery, Figs. and .
  • On models except for B-Series and 626, set tool No. 49 T088 003, or equivalent to ABS.
  • On all models, select " VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION" on NGS display and then select vehicle model, engine type and model year.
  • Select "DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK" on NGS display.
  • Select "ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE" on NGS display.
  • Select "DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE" on NGS display.
  • If a diagnostic trouble code is displayed, refer to " Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpr... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Check Valve -> Function Check -> Load Test
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS

Function Check

  • Stop engine and depress brake pedal a few times to relieve vacuum.
  • With pedal depressed, start engine. After starting engine, pedal should move down slightly. If so, unit is functioning.
  • After engine has run two minutes, turn it off. Depress pedal with normal force.
  • If the first pedal stroke is long and gets shorter with subsequent strokes, the unit is operating. If a problem is found, inspect check valve, vacuum hose and installation. Repair if required and inspect again.
  • Start engine and depress pedal with usual force.
  • Stop engine with pedal still depressed. Hold peda...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS

When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hydraulic pres...

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