1.8L I4•RWD•MANUAL•gas

Repairs0 Labor492 Torque1486 Fluid8 DTC1683 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

brakes

Brake Pads and Rotors - Rear Torque Specs

for 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L I4 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleeder Screw

Critical

Do not overtighten | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Use thread locker

38 lb-ft · 52 Nm

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Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front✓ Verified

Critical

Threadlocker recommended | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

38 lb-ft · 52 Nm

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Caliper Mounting Bolts

Critical

62 lb-ft · 84 Nm

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Caliper Slide Bolts

Critical

Lubricate pins

24 lb-ft · 32 Nm

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Caliper Slide Pin Bolts

Critical

Apply silicone brake grease | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

Torque in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

85 lb-ft · 115 Nm

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