MX5 NA NB Miata - How to replace your rear brake pads and rotors
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 Published On Jun 18, 2023

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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