Power Brake Unit Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or performing any procedure that changes the brake pedal stroke.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the master cylinder. (See MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the brake pipe from the clip.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
- Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Inspect the brake pedal. (See BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION .)
- Install a new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Power brake unit vacuum sensor connector |
| 2 | Vacuum hose, clamp (See VACUUM HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 3 | Snap pin (See Snap Pin Installation Note .) |
| 4 | Clevis pin |
| 5 | Nut |
| 6 | Power brake unit |
| 7 | Gasket |