How do you change the brakes on a Miata?
With the caliper back down on the frame, apply a liberal amount of high-temp brake caliper grease to the caliper pin bolt and bolt the caliper back in place. All that remains now is to manually adjust the rear brakes. Slowly spin the rear rotor while you are turning the rear brake adjustment screw.
Do you need to replace brake pads on a Mazda?
If you will be installing OEM Mazda replacement pads, check to make sure you have new springs, shims and squealers. If you will be installing aftermarket pads, you will likely need to save your old springs, shims and squealers.
How do you remove wheel nuts from Miata?
Loosen the rear wheel nuts with the jack wrench by turning them one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Lift the rear of the Miata with the car jack, one side at a time, and then support the car on jack stands in a safe and secure location. Finish removing the wheel nuts and wheels.
How do you raise a Miata to the ground?
Raise the Miata up just enough to remove each jack stand and then lower the Miata slowly to the ground. Torque the wheel nuts to 80-foot pounds with a torque wrench and socket in a crisscross pattern. Ensure the master cylinder cap is secure and then pump the brake pedal several times until it feels normal.
What are the rear brakes on a Miata?
Here’s what the rear brake pads look like in a Miata. These are Hawk HP+ brakes, which are supposed to be a dual-duty track and street pad. Truthfully, they’re not the best track pad in the world; Hawk DTC-60, CarboTech XP8 or XP10, G-Loc R8 or R10, and a bunch of other pads have more heat capacity and better modulation.
If you will be installing OEM Mazda replacement pads, check to make sure you have new springs, shims and squealers. If you will be installing aftermarket pads, you will likely need to save your old springs, shims and squealers.
How do you retract the front caliper piston on a Miata?
To retract the FRONT caliper piston, first open the cap on the brake master cylinder. If you aren’t sure what the master cylinder looks like, click here. Now, depending on how full your master cylinder is, you may need to take some brake fluid out of it.
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.