Brake Caliper

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1993-94 323, 626, 929, MX3, MX6, Miata, Protege and 1995 MX3

Front

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake hose from the caliper.
4. If equipped with one caliper mounting bolt, remove the lower caliper bolt and pivot the caliper upward. Slide the top of the caliper off of the top pin and remove it from the vehicle. If equipped with two caliper mounting bolts, remove both bolts and remove the caliper.

Rear

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
3. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assemblies. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment from inside the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the cable bracket and the operating lever.
5. Disconnect the flexible brake line from the caliper assembly.
6. Remove the caliper upper mounting bolt and pivot the caliper downward. Slide the caliper off of the guide pin. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

7. Lubricate the caliper pin and slide the caliper onto the guide pin. Pivot the caliper over the brake pads.
8. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-20 ft. lbs. (22-26 Nm).
9. Install the upper caliper mounting bolt and tighten the bolt to 33-49 ft. lbs. (45-67 Nm).
10. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system for proper operation.
11. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

1995-97 Protege

Front

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake hose from the caliper.
4. Remove the disc pad retaining pins. Remove the brake pads.
5. Remove the upper and lower caliper bolts. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

6. Position the caliper on the brake disc. Install the caliper mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 29-36 ft. lbs. (40-49 Nm).
7. Install the disc pad and retaining pins.
8. Replace the washers for the brake line. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-21 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
9. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system for proper operation.
10. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.

Rear

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely. Remove the wheels.
2. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the cable bracket and the operating lever.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake line from the caliper assembly.

   Fig. 2:Manual adjustment gear — 1995-97 Protege

4. Turn the manual adjustment gear counterclockwise with an Allen wrench to pull the caliper piston inward (turn until it stops).
5. Remove the caliper mounting bolts. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.
6. Installation is reverse of removal. Torque the caliper mount bolts to 34-44 ft. lbs. (46-60 Nm). Torque the brake hose line bolt to 16-22 ft. lbs. (22-30 Nm). Properly bleed the brake system.

1995 MX3

Front

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake hose from the caliper.
4. Remove the disc pad retaining pins. Remove the brake pads.
5. Remove the upper and lower caliper bolts. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

6. Position the caliper on the brake disc. Install the caliper mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 29-36 ft. lbs. (40-49 Nm).
7. Install the disc pad and retaining pins.
8. Replace the washers for the brake line. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-21 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
9. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system for proper operation.
10. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

 Rear

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the wheels. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment from inside the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the cable bracket and the operating lever.
4. Disconnect the flexible brake line from the caliper assembly.
5. Remove the caliper upper mounting bolt and pivot the caliper downward. Slide the caliper off of the guide pin. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

6. Lubricate the caliper pin and slide the caliper onto the guide pin. Pivot the caliper over the brake pads.
7. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-21 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
8. Install the upper caliper mounting bolt and tighten the bolt to 12-17 ft. lbs. (16-24 Nm).
9. Connect the parking brake cable to the cable bracket and the operating lever.
10. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system, including the parking brake, for proper operation.
11. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

1995-97 626 and MX6

Front

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake hose from the caliper.
4. Remove the lower caliper bolt and pivot the caliper upward. Slide the top of the caliper off of the top pin and remove it from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Lubricate the caliper pin and slide the caliper onto the guide pin. Pivot the caliper over the brake pads.
6. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-21 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
7. Install the caliper mounting bolt and tighten the bolt to 22-29 ft. lbs. (30-40 Nm).
8. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system for proper operation.
9. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

Rear

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
3. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assemblies. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment from inside the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the cable bracket and the operating lever.
5. Disconnect the flexible brake line from the caliper assembly.
6. Remove the caliper upper mounting bolt and pivot the caliper downward. Slide the caliper off of the guide pin. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

7. Lubricate the caliper pin and slide the caliper onto the guide pin. Pivot the caliper over the brake pads.
8. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-21 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
9. Install the upper caliper mounting bolt and tighten the bolt to 26-28 ft. lbs. (35-39 Nm).
10. Connect the parking brake cable to the cable bracket and the operating lever.
11. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system, including the parking brake, for proper operation.
12. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

1995 929

Front

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake hose from the caliper.
4. Remove the upper (marked "L") and lower (marked "G") caliper bolts. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Position the caliper on the brake disc. Install the caliper mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 47-62 ft. lbs. (63-84 Nm).
6. Replace the washers for the brake line. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 15-21 ft. lbs. (20-29 Nm).
7. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system for proper operation.
8. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

 Rear

1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake line from the caliper assembly.
4. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Position the caliper and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 28-36 ft. lbs. (38-49 Nm).
6. After replacing the washers, connect the brake hose to the caliper. Tighten the hose nut to 15-21 ft. lbs. (20-29 Nm).
7. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system, including the parking brake, for proper operation.
8. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

1995-97 Miata

Front

1. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
2. Remove the wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the flexible brake hose from the caliper.
4. Remove the upper and lower caliper bolts. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Position the caliper on the brake disc. Install the caliper mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 36-51 ft. lbs. (49-69 Nm).
6. Replace the washers for the brake line. Connect the brake hose to the caliper and tighten the hose nut to 16-22 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
7. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system for proper operation.
8. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

 Rear

1. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
2. Remove the wheels. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment from inside the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the cable bracket and the operating lever.
4. Disconnect the flexible brake line from the caliper assembly.
5. Remove the cover for the manual adjustment gear. Insert an Allen wrench and turn counterclockwise to retract the caliper piston.
6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the vehicle.

   To install:

7. Position the caliper and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the upper bolt to 33-36 ft. lbs. (45-49 Nm), and the lower bolt to 25-29 ft. lbs. (34-39 Nm).
8. Turn the manual adjustment gear clockwise to return the caliper until the brake pads just touch the disc, then turn counterclockwise ¹⁄₃ of a turn. Replace the cover.
9. After replacing the washers, connect the brake hose to the caliper. Tighten the hose nut to 16-21 ft. lbs. (22-29 Nm).
10. Connect the parking brake cable to the cable bracket and the operating lever.
11. Bleed the brake system and inspect the brake system, including the parking brake, for proper operation.
12. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable.

1995-97 Millenia

Front

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Disconnect the brake hose and brake pipe. Cap the ends to prevent contamination.
4. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper. Remove the brake rotor.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the caliper mounting bolts to 47-62 ft. lbs. (63-84 Nm). Add fluid and properly bleed the brake system.

Rear

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Disconnect the brake hose and cap the end to prevent contamination.
4. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts and remove the caliper. Remove the rotor.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the caliper mounting bolts to 12-17 ft. lbs. (16-23 Nm).

1993-95 RX7

Front

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Disconnect the brake hose and brake pipe. Cap the ends to prevent contamination.
4. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper.
5. Remove the retaining screw and remove the rotor.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the rotor retaining screw to 87-130 ft. lbs. (9.9-14.7 Nm). Torque the caliper mounting bolts to 58-72 ft. lbs. (79-98 Nm). Add fluid and properly bleed the brake system

Rear

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the clip and disconnect the rear parking brake cable.
4. Disconnect the brake hose and cap the end to prevent contamination.
5. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts and remove the caliper. Remove the rotor.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the caliper mounting bolts to 34-49 ft. lbs. (46-67 Nm).