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Brake pedal to floor clearance — minimum (NB2, non-turbo)
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3.74 in (95 mm) minimum, without carpet, at 132 lbf (588 N; 60 kgf)95 mm {3.74 in} minimum, without carpet, at 588 N {60 kgf, 132 lbf}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Measure floor panel to center of upper pedal-pad surface while depressing at the specified force. Exclude carpet. If less than specified, inspect for air in the brake system.
Applies to
- NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3) — Other years inferred from 2003 factory evidence.
- Verified in: 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)
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- 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
Page Brake Pedal Inspection (PDF p. 1137) · Printed value & notes
Page Brake Pedal Inspection (PDF p. 1137)Printed: “588 N {60 kgf, 132 lbf} Pedal-to-floor clearance 95 mm {3.74 in} min. (Without carpet)”
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