# Brake pedal free play (NB2, non-turbo)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/brake-pedal-free-play-nb2/

Applicability: NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3) — Other years inferred from 2003 factory evidence.

Confidence: fsm

4.0–12.0 mm {0.16–0.47 in}

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

```json
{
  "id": "brake-pedal-free-play-nb2",
  "name": "Brake pedal free play (NB2, non-turbo)",
  "aliases": [],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2001,
        2005
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ],
      "note": "Other years inferred from 2003 factory evidence."
    }
  ],
  "kind": "non-torque",
  "value_text": "4.0–12.0 mm {0.16–0.47 in}",
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "Depress the pedal several times to eliminate system vacuum. Then gently depress by hand until resistance is felt and measure free play."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "Brake Pedal Inspection (PDF p. 1137)",
      "as_printed": "Free play\n4.0—12.0 mm {0.16—0.47 in}",
      "verified_years": [
        2003,
        2003
      ],
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [],
  "system": "brakes",
  "component": "inventory-pass-2026-10",
  "componentName": "Service measurements and fasteners",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/brake-pedal-free-play-nb2/"
}
```