FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER]
2016 – MX-5 – Brakes
FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER]
1. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER].)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING.)
5. Depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.
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1 |
Bolt |
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2 |
Caliper |
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3 |
Disc pad (See Disc Pad Installation Note.) |
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4 |
Wear indicator |
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5 |
Outer shim |
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6 |
Inner shim |
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7 |
Base shim |
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8 |
Guide plate (upper) |
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9 |
Guide plate (lower) |
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10 |
Bolt |
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11 |
Mounting support |
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12 |
Slide pin (main) |
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13 |
Slide pin (sub) |
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14 |
Bush |
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15 |
Dust boot |
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16 |
Disc plate |
Guide Plate Installation Note
1. Apply shock absorbing material to the position (between the guide plate and the mounting support) shown in the figure.
2. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape from the shock absorbing material.
3. Install the guide plate to the mounting support.
4. Apply shock absorbing material to all guide plates using the above procedure.
Disc Pad Installation Note
1. Clean the exposed area of the piston.
2. Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool.
3. Install the disc pads to the mounting support.