Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 602

NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air
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bleeding.
Begin air bleeding with the master cylinder and then continue with the
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brake caliper that is furthest away from the master cylinder. Finish by
bleeding air from the master cylinder again.
Brake fluid type
SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3
1. Remove the bleeder cap from the brake caliper, and connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container, and fill the container with fluid during air
bleeding.
3. Working with two people, one should depress the brake pedal a few times and then depress and hold the
pedal down.
4. While the brake pedal is being held down, the other person should loosen the bleeder screw using the
SST , and bleed any fluid containing air bubbles. Once completed, tighten the bleeder screw.
Tightening torque
Front: 6.9-9.8 N.m {71-99 Kgf.cm, 62-86 in.lbf}
Rear: 6.0-8.0 N.m {62-81 Kgf.cm, 54-70 in.lbf}
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.
6. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.
7. After air bleeding, inspect the following:
Brake operation
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Fluid leakage
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Fluid level
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - MX-5 Miata