brake fluid MAZDA MX-5 1994 Owner's Manual

P BRAKE SYSTEM Removal / Installation 1. When disconnecting the flexible hose and brake line, remove the clip after loosening the flare nut by using the SST. > 2. When connecting the flexible hose, do not over tighten or twist it. 3. Verify that the hose does not contact other parts when the vehicle bounces or when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left or right. 4. Modify the brake pipe tightening torque to allow for a torque wrench-SST combination. (Refer to section GI) "Torque Formulas". 5. Tighten the flare nut by using the SST. Tightening torque: 13-22 N.m (1 3-2.2 kgf-m, %&-I 6 ft-lbf} 6. Bleed the air from the brake system. BRAKE FLUID Inspection Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between MAX and MIN. If the fluid level is extremely low, check the brake system for leaks. J Fluid specification: FMVSS 11 6: DOT-3 Replacement 1. Follow the procedure outlined in Air Bleeding. (Refer to page P-7.) 2. Continuity air bleeding and replacing the brake fluid until only clean fluid is seen. 3. Fill the reservoir to MAX. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM P MASTER CYLINDER (STANDARD) Removal / Installation 1 lnspection 1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. ,, 2. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note. 3. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and check for fluid leakaae. 1. Fluid level sensor connector 5. Proportioning bypass valve and bracket Inspection ................... page P-13 6. Master cylinder 2. Brake pipe Installation Note ............. page P-12 Removal Note ............... page P-12 Disassembly 1 Assembly I 3. Connector bolt Inspection ................. page P-18 4. Nut and washer Gartner Banana

P BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTING BOLT I ADJUSTING BOLT ' CKNUT Removal note Brake pipe Caution . Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off lm- mediately. 1. Modify the brake pipe tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination. (Refer to section GI) "Torque Formulas'' 2. Disconnect/connect the brake pipe fromlto the master . . cylinder by using the SST. 3. Tighten the brake pipe by using the SST. Tightening torque: 13-22 N-m (1.3-2.2 kgfem, 9.4--16 ft-lbf) Installation note Master cylinder 1. Measure the clearance between the push rod of the power brake unit and the piston of the master cylinder. (1) Place the SST atop the master cylinder. Turn the adjusting bolt until it bottoms in the piston. i (2) Apply 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg} vacuum to the power brake unit with a vacuum pump. (3) Invert the SST used in step 1, and place it on the power brake unit. (4) Measure the clearance between the end of the adjusting bolt and the push rod of the power brake unit. If it is not Omm (0 in}, loosen the push rod locknut and turn the push rod to make the adjustment. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM CLEARANCE JSH ROD 2. By making'the above adjustment, the clearance between . the push rod and piston (after installation of the brake mas- ter cylinder and the power brake unit) will be as shown in the table below. - Clearance When vacuum applied to unit is approx. 0.1 -4.4mm 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg) (0.004--0.016 in) Inspection Fluid level sensor connec 1. Disconnect the sensor connector. 2. Connect an ohmmeter to the connector. 3. Starting with the fluid level above the MIN mark on the reservoir, verify that there is no continuity. 4. Remove the brake fluid and verify continuity when the level is below the MIN mark. 5. Replace the sensor if necessary. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER (ABS) Removal / Installation / lnspection 1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note. 3. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed air, and check for fluid leakage. Caution Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If it does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immedi- Fluid level sensor connector 5. Proportioning bypass valve and bracket Inspection ................... page P-17 6. Master cylinder Brake pipe Installation Note ............. page P-15 Removal Note ............... page P-15 Disassembly 1 Assembly 1 Connector bolt Inspection ................. page P-18 Nut and washer Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM P I I TOUCHING 1 T~~H,IN~ I ADJUSTING NUT 97GOPX-O Removal note Brake pipe Cautlon Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off im- mediately. 1. Modify the brake pipe tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination. (Refer to section GI) "Torque Formulas" 2. Disconnect~connect the brake pipe fromlto the master cylinder by using the SST. 3. Tighten the brake pipe by using the SST. Tightening torque: 13--22 N-m (1 3-2.2 kgf-m, 9.4--16 ft-lbf) Installation note Master cylinder Inspect the push rod clearance as follows. 1. Turn the nut of the SST clockwise to fully retract the SST gauge rod. Attach the SST to the power brake unit. Tightening torque: 9.8-15.7 N.m (1 .&I .6 kgf.m, 7.2-11.6 ft4bf) 2. Apply 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg) vacuum using a vacuum pump. 3. Turn the adjusting nut of the SST counterclockwise until the gauge rod just contacts the push rod end of the power brake unit. Push lightly on the end of the gauge rod to be sure it is seated. Verify that there is no gap between the adjusting nut and SST body. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTING NUT 1 2. Turn the adjusting nut until the SST body sets squarely on the master cylinder. (Turn only enough for the body to touch.) I 3. Measure and record height 02 of the gauge rod. I 4. Subtract Dl from 02 and, by using the SST, turn the nut to shorten the power booster push rod an amount equal to the sum. Inspection Fluid level sensor connector 1. Disconnect the sensor connector. 2. Connect an ohmmeter to the connector. 3. Starting with the fluid level above the MIN mark on the reservoir, verify that there is no continuity. 4. Remove the brake fluid and verify continuity when the level is below the MIN mark. 5. Replace the sensor if necessary. Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM Disassembly / Assembly / lnspection 1. After removing the brake fluid, disassemble in the order shown in the figure. 2. lnspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary. 3. Assemble in the reverse order of removal, referring to Assembly Note. Caution The brake master cylinder Is made of aluminum, and can be easily damaged by tightening in a vise. When securing the master cylinder in a vise, tighten only the master cylinder flange. 1. Fluid level sensor connector 7. Snap ring Inspection ................... page P-17 8. Snap ring and spacer (ABS) 2. Screw 9. Primarv ist ton assemblv 3. Reservoir assembly inspect for abnormal wear, rust, and damage Inspect for damage and deformation 10. Secondary piston assembly 4. Bushings Inspect for abnormal wear, rust, and damage 5. Stop screw and O-ring 11. Master cylinder body e Assembly Note .............. page P-19 Inspect for abnormal wear, rust, and damage 6. Stop pin and O-ring (ABS) Replace unit as an assembly if damaged Assembly Note .............. page P-19 Gartner Banana

BRAKE SYSTEM P (20 kgf, 44 Ibf) (20 kgf, 44 Ibf) Loaded condition 1. Start the engine. 2. Depress the brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 Ibf). 3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine when the vacuum gauge indicates 66.7 kPa I500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg). 4. Observe the vacuum gauge for 15 seconds. If the gauge indicates 63.4-66.6 kPa (475--500 mmHg, 18.7-19.7 inHg), the unit is operating. b) Checking for hydraulic pressure 1. If with the engine stopped (vacuum 0 kPa (0 mmHg, 0 inHg}) the fluid pressure is within specification, the unit is operating. 1 Pedal force Fluid pressure 2. Start the engine. Depress the brake pedal when the vac- uum reaches 66.7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg). If the fluid pressure is within specification, the unit is operat- ing. 1 96 N {20 kgf, 44 Ibf) I Pedal force I Fluid pressure I 1,079-1,177 kPa {I 1-1 2 kgf/cm2, 156-1 71 psi) lnspection of Check Valve 196 N {20 kgf, 44 Ibf) Note There is an arrow on the hose to indicate direction of hose installation. 5,199--5,494 kPa {53-56 kgf/cm2, 754--796 psi} lnspection 1. Disconnect both ends of the vacuum hose. 2. Apply suction and pressure to the hose from the engine side. Verify that air flows only toward the engine. If air passes in both directions or not at all, replace the vac- uum hose (along with the check valve). Gartner Banana

P BRAKE SYSTEM Removal / Installation 1. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 3. Take the following steps after installation: (1) Check and adust the push rod and piston clearance. (Standard: refer to page P-12 1 ABS: refer to page P-15.) (2) Add fluid and bleed the air. (Refer to page P-7.) (3) Check all parts for fluid leakage. (4) Check and adjust the brake pedal height and free play. (Refer to page P-9.) (5) Make an on-vehicle check of the unit. (Refer to page P-20.) (6) Check that the vacuum hose does not contact other parts. ABS 1~22 (1.3--2.2,~.&16} STANDARD 35UOPX-01 1. Fluid level sensor connector 5. Clevis tin 2. Brake pipe and proportioning bypass valve 6. Power 'brake unit 3. Master cylinder 7. Gasket 4. Vacuum hose with check valve Apply sealant to the gasket contact surface Gartner Banana