Power Brake Unit Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 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 terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 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