BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2016 – MX-5 – Brakes

CAUTION:

The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch is inserted into the installation hole on the brake pedal and rotated to fix in place. If the brake switch is not properly installed, the clearance may be incorrect, causing a brake light malfunction. Therefore, always verify that the brake pedal is properly installed and fully released before installing the brake switch to the pedal.
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 the pedal, or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1	Brake switch connector
2	Brake switch (See Brake Switch Installation Note.)
3	Snap pin (See Snap Pin Installation Note.)
4	Clevis pin
5	Nut (See Nut and Bolt Installation Note.)
6	Bolt (See Nut and Bolt Installation Note.)
7	Brake pedal (See Brake Pedal Removal Note.)
8	Pedal pad

1. Move the power brake unit to the vehicle front where the power brake unit fork does not interfere with the brake pedal arm.

2. Move the brake pedal in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove it while avoiding the hook.

1. Temporarily tighten the bolt.

2. Temporarily tighten the nut.

3. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque

4. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque

1. Install the snap pin as shown in the figure.

1. Inspect the brake pedal. (See BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION.)

2. With the brake pedal fully released, insert a new brake switch into the installation hole on the brake pedal.

3. Secure the brake switch by turning it counterclockwise 45°.