How to unwind a Mazda MX-5 rear brake piston?
With the grub screw you’re turning a spindle/shaft inside the piston, with the pliers and brute force method you’re turning the piston around the spindle – but with the added risk of gouging into the piston with whatever muck/rust/etc is in there. Digging this up again as it seems to be the most recent ‘MX-5 rear brakes = PITA’ thread…
How can I turn the matrix caliper piston?
Got the little universal ‘cube’ tool for turning pistons. The 4 knob side fit the Matrix caliper piston fairly well and I was able to turn it. However, it’s just spinning, not going back in – even if I apply a ton of shoulder pressure! Hmm, wondering if my calipers are seized… Got the little universal ‘cube’ tool for turning pistons.
How can I turn the piston back on my disc brake?
If you buy a disc brake tool kit, very cheap on Amazon, it’s very easy to turn the piston back with the right tool. The right tool always makes the job easier. I have this one, only $20. The trick to these is to use needle nose pliers. You have to push and turn at the same time to seat the piston.
What’s the best way to seat a piston?
The trick to these is to use needle nose pliers. You have to push and turn at the same time to seat the piston. Also, note the orientation of the raised posts on the back side of the brake pad.
How to compress the rear brake piston in a Mazda?
Rear Brake piston compression 2003 Mazda Protege and some Miata’s – YouTube How to get the rear Mazda Protege and Miata piston to fully compress into the caliper. How to get the rear Mazda Protege and Miata piston to fully compress into the caliper.
Why do I have to rotate the caliper piston on my Mazda 3?
Think of the brake adjusters for drum brakes. When the car is reversed and the brakes pressed, the adjusters activate to set the shoes. Same principle for these, and it isn’t just Mazda vehicles with caliper piston that has to be rotated to push the piston inward.
Where can I get a piston adapter for a Mazda 3?
I picked one up from harbor freight (luckily when I lived a mile from one) for $18. The tool itself fit the Mazda piston perfectly, but it also came with adapters for a bunch of other makes. While it works the needle nose method is a huge PITA due to how hard you need to push in on the piston to make it retract.
Are there any problems with the rear caliper piston?
I’m replacing my rear pads and rotors on my 06 hatch. I was able to remove the calipers and everything, but I’m having problems with the piston.