Fig. 5: Adjusting Brake Pedal Height
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
BRAKE PEDAL PLAY INSPECTION
1. Depress the pedal several times to release the vacuum in the power brake unit.
2. Gently depress the pedal by hand, and measure the pedal play.
If not within the specification, inspect the wear of the clevis pin and replace it if there is any
malfunction.
Brake pedal play
2-5 mm {0.08-0.19 in}
PEDAL-TO-FLOOR CLEARANCE INSPECTION
1. Start the engine and depress the pedal with a pedal force of
147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf}
.
2. Measure the distance between the pedal pad center and the insulator, and verify that it is as specified.
If the pedal-to-floor clearance is less than the specification, check for air in the brake system.
Brake pedal-to-floor clearance (Brake pedal when depressed at 147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf}
106.9 mm {4.209 in} or more
NOTE:
If there is no malfunction in the clevis pin, there is a possibility that
the power brake unit has some malfunction. Verify that there are no
malfunctions, and replace it if necessary.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata
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