Are NA and NB brakes the same?
The larger diameter NA brakes are the same as the non-sport NB brakes. They use the same caliper as the earlier brakes but combine them with a larger diameter rotor and modified caliper brackets. There are two different NB brakes, standard ones and Sport brakes.
Does my Miata have sport brakes?
Another way to know is if the Miata came with the larger factory 16″ wheels to accommodate those larger brakes…
How do you change a brake caliper on a Miata?
Pick up a haynes or etc…but the process is fairly simple:
- Remove the adjuster screw and back out the piston.
- Remove brake line.
- Unbolt the caliper.
- Unbolt/remove the parking brake.
- Remove caliper/Swap pads, put in new pads..etc.
- Reassemble in whatever logical order you can think of.
- Bleed it.
What should I use to change the brakes on my Miata?
Be sure to thoroughly clean the rotor with brake cleaner while you’re here. Brake cleaner specifically is used because it will evaporate, where other cleaners could remain on the rotor and ruin the brake pads. If you get a new set of rotors, be sure to clean the factory grease off thoroughly before installing.
Is it OK to put grease on rotors on Miata?
If you get a new set of rotors, be sure to clean the factory grease off thoroughly before installing. The grease is there to prevent rust during shipping; the rotor should never be installed in the car with grease on it. Factory Miata pads have these metal shims on the back of the pad.
Where are the shims on a Miata pad?
Factory Miata pads have these metal shims on the back of the pad. You’re supposed to attach it with some sort of anti-squeal compound. This is apparently to help keep noise down.
Be sure to thoroughly clean the rotor with brake cleaner while you’re here. Brake cleaner specifically is used because it will evaporate, where other cleaners could remain on the rotor and ruin the brake pads. If you get a new set of rotors, be sure to clean the factory grease off thoroughly before installing.
If you get a new set of rotors, be sure to clean the factory grease off thoroughly before installing. The grease is there to prevent rust during shipping; the rotor should never be installed in the car with grease on it. Factory Miata pads have these metal shims on the back of the pad.
When did the Mazda Miata low profile kit come out?
Mazda Miata Low Profile Headlight Kit 1990-1997 Are you tired of the big goofy looking barn door headlights on your Mazda Miata? These Go Miata Low Profile Headlight Kit is what you Need, to give you the look that will make others look twice at your Miata.
Can a 5.7 liter V8 be swapped into a Mazda Miata?
Before you start thinking that dropping a 5.7-liter V8 into a tiny car is crazy, take a look at Flyin’ Miata, a company whose entire reason for being is swapping big engines into small Mazdas and selling parts for people that choose to do the work themselves.