Front caliper lock bolt
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Not yet checked against the factory manual for your car's year. It's verified in the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual; later manuals may differ.
No single value. Published values:58–65 ft·lb (78–88 N·m)33–40 ft·lb (44–54 N·m)58–65 ft·lb (≈79–88 N·m)
DisputedSources disagree (sometimes the factory manual disagrees with itself). Every claim is listed with its source.
Procedure
The 1990 manual prints two different values for this bolt on facing pages. The widely copied 58–65 ft·lb comes from the pad-replacement figure (P–18). Until a later manual settles it, check your own manual.
Applies to
- NA 1990–1993
- Verified in: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
Sources disagree. Check your factory manual.
Sources
- Part no. 1193-10-89CPage P–1858–65 ft·lb (78–88 N·m)Printed: “78—88 (8.0—9.0, 58—65)”Disc pad replacement figure, item 1 "Lock bolt".
- Part no. 1193-10-89CPage P–1933–40 ft·lb (44–54 N·m)Printed: “44—54 (4.5—5.5, 33—40)”Caliper removal/installation figure, item 2 "Lock bolt".
- 58–65 ft·lb (≈79–88 N·m)