MX5 NA NB Miata - How to replace your rear brake pads and rotors
In this video I'm going to replace the rear brake pads and rotors. I don't know how long ago this has been done to the car so it's a good thing to replace them.
Video content:
» 00:00 - Intro
» 00:15 - Today's job
» 00:31 - Jack up the car
» 00:59 - Remove the wheel
» 01:08 - Penetrating oil
» 01:28 - Check handbrake and resorvoir
» 01:08 - Penetrating oil
» 01:38 - Remove allen key cover bolt
» 01:57 - Remove allen key
» 02:49 - Allen key cover bolt washer
» 03:53 - Remove lower guide pin bolt
» 04:28 - How to replace brake pads
» 04:42 - Remove caliper
» 05:11 - Inspect the caliper
» 05:41 - Remove caliper bracket (optional)
» 05:56 - Remove brake pads, clips and tensioners
» 06:09 - Remove brake rotor
» 07:02 - Clean and regrease
» 08:30 - Install new brake rotor
» 08:56 - Install new brake pad clips
» 09:07 - Install new brake pads
» 09:39 - Install new brake pad tensioners
» 10:24 - Missing tensioner
» 11:17 - Issue with caliper
» 12:27 - Install caliper
» 13:22 - Install lower guide pin bolt
» 14:21 - Allen key adjustment process
» 15:53 - Install allen key
» 18:19 - Check handbrake
» 18:46 - Install allen key cover bolt
» 19:04 - Install lower guide pin bolt dust cap
» 19:08 - Degrease the rotor
» 19:14 - Same process for other side
» 20:02 - Difference calipers
» 21:01 - How to fix the issue
» 21:39 - Finish the job
» 22:17 - Outro
Things you will need:
» Jack / Jackstand
» Gloves (optional)
» Breaker bar (optional)
» Socket wrench
» Socket extension (optional)
» 21mm socket (for lug nuts)
» 14mm socket
» 10mm socket
» Penetrating oil
» Paper towels
» 4mm allen wrench
» Bungee cord or zip ties
» Brake cleaner
» Big hammer (optional)
» Old 8mm bolt (optional)
» Sanding paper (P120)
» High temperature grease
» Torque wrench
» Rear brake rotors
» Rear brake pads
» Rear brake pad clips
» Rear brake pad tensioners
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Great video, I enjoy the step by step and it’s easy to understand. I do have one suggestion though. Maybe this applies to only 94-97 NA’s or all but by installing the 10:10 spring tensioner fully outside of that pin it seems to do a better job locating itself where it won’t pop out. So instead of hooking the spring tensioner over the tapered finger of the steel slides keep the spring tensioner fully outboard of the finger. This also has the added benefit of being able to install the spring tensioners as the final step before putting the wheel on making things like seating the caliper easier. Just a thought. Otherwise great video, it definitely helped me with the process, I wouldn’t have known about the Allen key and would have been struggling trying to squeeze the piston back in.
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
That's a great suggestion man! Thanks for the tip! I will pin your comment so others will see this useful piece of info as well! 🙌
A tip after trying this: when loosening allen key, it will stop turning when completely loose. To extract it, push it sideways while pulling out. If you keep turning, your Allen wrench might slightly strip the part and get stuck in it. This allows you to pull it out but damages the allen key.
@MiataMods
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this tip!
after spending an hour with a c clamp tryin to compress my rears im so glad i came across this video.
@MiataMods
5 ай бұрын
Haha no problem!
@MeettheStroops
4 ай бұрын
I was certain it was ceased. I put a brake compressor on it overnight with a load of wd40 hoping it would break lose. 🤣
You are the most easy to understand mechanic-instructor on youtube I have ever seen. I hope your views go up since your quality is outstanding. Great work.
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I try my best to make it as easy as possible for you guys! 😁
Impressive collection of copper washers, sir.
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks!
still love the bloopers bro! shows us that you are struggling sometimes as well keeps you humble! keep up the good work
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah those last 20 seconds are always fun to make 😝
This will be useful, I'm glad you are still making videos!
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
As always, great job being detailed, but quick paced for the sake of KZread.
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment Benjamin!
Thank you for the clear and concise video
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
No worries!
Thanks for the breakdown, using this on my 92 eunos roadster. Unfortunately gonna need rear calipers too. so have watched your next video as well!
@MiataMods
5 ай бұрын
No worries, good luck with the rear caliper swap!
I'm fixing to have to do this job. Thank you for a great instructional video. 😊
@MiataMods
3 ай бұрын
How did it go? 😄
I am replacing the rotors and pads on my 1993 Miata tomorrow, and this video is the perfect guide for that. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Groeten van een Nederlander in Canada :D
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Wat leuk! Succes met de klus! Ben je daar ook geboren of ben je geëmigreerd?
@wkjagt
Жыл бұрын
@@MiataMods Ik ben in NL geboren, en rond mijn 30ste naar Montreal verhuisd, zo'n 15 jaar geleden. Mijn Miata heb ik nu een jaar of 4, en je video's hebben me heel veel geholpen. Ik ben net klaar met nieuwe bushings en nieuwe remmen voor en achter. Morgen laat ik hem uitlijnen, en dan kan ik er eindelijk weer in rijden na een paar weken in de garage.
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
@@wkjagt wat gaaf zeg! Hoe bevalt Canada? Aanrader? 🤔
@wkjagt
Жыл бұрын
@@MiataMods Canada bevalt prima. Heel anders dan Nederland. Al mis ik Nederland wel soms. En de Miata staat 6 maanden per jaar in de garage vanwege de winter....
As always , thank you for your clear instructions ! 🇲🇹
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
No worries, glad my video was helpful!
I like the amount of grease hehe
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
The more grease the better
Gonna take a crack at it tmrw. Very helpful video!
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
Was it a success?
Video helped a lot, thanks for passing on your knowledge
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
No worries, thanks for watching!
Amazing video! But can i ask you, once installed, when pulling the handbrake, isn’t it locking up the other wheel as well, so you are unable to spin the wheel you just installed the parts regardless if it’s tight or not since it’s rwd? Genuinely curious. Thanks a lot!
@MiataMods
9 ай бұрын
I get what you're saying but the diff will always let you spin the opposite wheel, it will never fully lock up when you have the car in the air, so it's fine to use this method to check if your handbrake is working correctly.
Hello i just did a complete brake job, my rear brakes didn't have that "M clip", my brembo kit came with 2 for each caliper, i've put them on but after a little drive to test a bed the brakes it looks like i lost one and the other 3 came off...
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
The M clip is not mandatory, but it keeps the pads from unintentionally hitting the brake disk. If you've inserted them correctly into the holes of the brake pads, there's no way they should come off
@R3ddyyg
5 күн бұрын
@@MiataMods The rear pads have a arm thingy, for some reason, if you put the clip on the lower side it spits it off... I have 1 on each side
When you said you if you don't have a copper washer nd that you have a whole collection I expected you to share them
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
You want me to share my collection of copper washers?
Thanks MM. Excellent detailed instructional video.
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
No problem John, glad my video was helpful!
The brakes of the Miata NA 97 1.8, are they the same design or do they change something? Good Video! From Chile !!
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
They are exactly the same design, the only difference is the size of the pads and rotors
@jackpeters125
11 ай бұрын
@@MiataModsI'm just in the process of doing mine and the 1.8 rotor size means the carrier has to come off.
Really good video!!! Thanks!
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
No problem!
Thanks for the video, after changing my breaks and rotors I hear some grinding while I drive any possible solutions?
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
If it's the back brakes it is normal to hear some grinding noise but it should be very little noise. Possible solutions would be to check if you've installed the spring tensioners and re-adjust the caliper with the allen key
Very nice channel, thanks . I got with my oem break pads some flat metal things, do I need them ? You don't use them, it's my first pads replacement tnx
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
I would say that if I don't use them, you don't need them 😆
@posford
5 күн бұрын
@@MiataMods thanks
My pads dont have the holes for the little spring tension clips. The pads on it before dont have the tiny holes for the tension clips either...
@MiataMods
3 ай бұрын
Alright well that's not the end of the world, just install the hardware without the clips, you'll be fine
Thank you for posting this. It was helpful.On the car in the video there are two lines, the brake fluid and the hand brake going to the rear wheel. On my car, 1991 BRG there is a third line, seemingly electrical. It goes to something I think is a sensor. At the end of the axle where it goes to the wheel there is what looks like a gear, but isn't , the teeth are exposed and it's near the extra line. My guess it's perhaps a magnetic sensor to measure wheel rotation.The car used to have a limited slip differential. The sensor and the gear like thing is on both rear wheels. Is my guess correct or is this something else?
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Your guess is correct, that’s part of the ABS system in your car!
I can not keep the tensioner s in place. They keep popping out
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
See pinned comment, that will help!
If the front and rear brake pads are being replaced, should the brake fluid also be changed?
@MiataMods
5 ай бұрын
Nope, that's not necessary
Superhandige video! Ga die van mij binnenkort ook doen. Weet je of het normaal is dat de remblokjes niet over het hele remschijf oppervlak komen, dus een stuk remschijf niet gebruikt wordt?
@MiataMods
5 ай бұрын
Je zal altijd een klein stukje hebben wat niet geraakt wordt door het remblok maar dat zou minimaal moeten zijn. Heb je after market klauwen of schijven?
Thank you!
@MiataMods
9 ай бұрын
No worries!
When doing this is the E brake pulled? Or is in the resting position? Might have missed this part lol
@MiataMods
3 ай бұрын
E-brake should not be engaged!
@guntherbbb
3 ай бұрын
@@MiataMods Thank you!!!!
My caliper doesnt move upwards after following the Steps
@se7eywevy12
14 күн бұрын
I’m coming across the same thing, what did you end up doing?
@supersiem1431
13 күн бұрын
@@se7eywevy12 it seems in my case that it was just rusty so i had to hammer it up adnddown because it didn't move freely.
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
If you check 11:17 in the video I had exactly the same problem. I decided to buy a new caliper.
your job can look nicer if you lube the caliper arms instead of the pads. It looks horrible the way you did it
@MiataMods
9 ай бұрын
I hadn't thought of that before, thanks for the tip!
Tensioner is supposed to be in front of the clip... not behind... so... yea
@MiataMods
5 күн бұрын
Someone already mentioned this, see pinned comment. But thanks tho
J’espère que tu va faire d’autres vidéo 👍
@MiataMods
Жыл бұрын
Oui, la prochaine vidéo sera bientôt en ligne!