MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Testing and Inspection
Rear
REAR BRAKE (DISC) INSPECTION
Brake Judder Repair Hint Refer to Brake Rotor/Disc; Front.
See: Front
Disc Pad Thickness Inspection
1. On level ground, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the wheels
3. Look through the caliper inspection hole and verify the remaining thickness of the pad.
Thickness 2.0 mm (0.08 inch) min.
Disc Plate Thickness Inspection
1. Measure the thickness of the disc plate.
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If the thickness is not within the specification, replace the disc plate.
Caution: When it is necessary to machine the disc plate, if the disc plate is removed from the vehicle then machined, excessive runout may result.
Machine the disc plate with it installed on the vehicle.
Minimum thickness: 8.0 mm (0.31 inch)
Minimum thickness after machining by using a brake lathe on-vehicle: 8.4 mm (0.33 inch)
Disc Plate Runout Inspection
1. Tighten the disc plate to the wheel hub using two wheel nuts. When measuring runout, measure at the outer edge of the disc plate surface.
Runout limit 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) max.