Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 21

Fig. 4: Identifying ABS HU/CM Steps (With Torque Specifications) 
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ABS HU/CM CONNECTOR REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Pull the lock lever up in the direction of the arrow.  

2. Pull the connector toward the vehicle rear and remove it. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 5: Identifying Lock Lever Position 
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BRAKE PIPE REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Place an alignment mark on the brake pipe and ABS HU/CM. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 6: Placing Alignment Mark On Brake Pipe & ABS HU/CM 
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2. Apply protective tape to the connector to prevent brake fluid from entering.  

3. Remove the brake pipe.  

BRAKE PIPE (ABS HU/CM-BRAKE PIPE JOINT) INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Align with the mark made before removing the brake pipe and temporarily install the brake pipe to the 

ABS HU/CM. 

CAUTION:

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If the brake pipe is tightened to the specified torque, it may be 
difficult to install it to the vehicle. Therefore, only temporarily 
tighten the brake pipe so that it can still be moved.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 7: Identifying Aligning Marks 
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BRAKE PIPE INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Align the marks made before removal and install the brake pipe to the ABS HU/CM and brake pipe joint 

referring to Fig. 7 .  

2. Tighten the brake pipe to the specified torque using the SST (49 0259 770B).  

ABS HU/CM CONNECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. After connecting the connector, verify that the lock lever Is completely pushed in. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Antilock Brake System - MX-5 Miata