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Front caliper lock bolt, M12 (NB)

58–65 ft·lb78–88 N·m78–88 N·m58–65 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

The 1999 manual prints two values and labels them by thread size. Check the thread size of your lock bolt.

Applies to
  • NB 1999–2000
  • Verified in: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
Fastener
Thread M12
Sources
  • 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
    Page 04–11–15
    58–65 ft·lb (78–88 N·m)
    Printed: “M12: 78—88 {8.0—9.0, 58—65}”
  • 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
    Page 04–11–14
    58–65 ft·lb (78–88 N·m)
    Printed: “M12: 78—88 {7.0—8.0, 58—65}”
    This page prints 7.0–8.0 kgf·m, which doesn't match 78–88 N·m. The disc pad page (04–11–15) prints 8.0–9.0.

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