Braking

What you put in, you'll get back ten fold

Members and searchers please be aware that some of our 'how to' guides do not currently show the intended help photos. This is because photobucket wants to charge a monthly amount for us to view our own pics. The photos are currently being replaced. If you need one of our guides and it is missing pics please let one of the Admin team know and we will make that one a priority for you.
Regards
Admin

New Topic

6 topics • Page 1 of 1

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Brake service Stripdown and rebuild

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:20 pm
Replies: 3
Attachment(s) by Doogledog » Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:53 pm

By Mazda-mender junior and mazda-mender
WARNING - this is long but if you follow it step-by-step you'll have sorted your brakes :) It's easier than it looks!!

Brake Service Stripdown and Rebuild....

Once this procedure has been done, there will be no need to remove so much at the next service,...

3 Replies

2435 Views

Last post by Mazda Mender View the latest post
Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:20 pm
***WARNING Cheap chinese calipers WARNING***

Last post by gaz1977 « Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:37 pm
Replies: 2
Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:58 pm

Ok it's funny how things happen, and we have had a few conflabs about cheap nasty chinese copy calpiers for the Mx/Roadsters that are doing the rounds, more so on the Bay of E, but are also being sold through auto outlets.
If they are cheap, then they are cheap for a reason, unlucky for a fellow...

2 Replies

962 Views

Last post by gaz1977 View the latest post
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:37 pm
Mk1 front break caliper overhaul

Last post by flea « Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:52 pm

Attachment(s) by flea » Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:52 pm

Mk1 front caliper overhaul.

After removing the front caliper from the car you'll need to remove the piston. I find it easier with a air hose. Put your hand behind the piston & it will stop it getting damaged also give short blasts from the air gun.
fc2.JPG
fc3.JPG

Then remove the dust...

0 Replies

706 Views

Last post by flea View the latest post
Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:52 pm
MK1 Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul

Last post by flea « Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:35 pm

Attachment(s) by flea » Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:35 pm

After removing the caliper from the car you'll first need to remove the dust bolt that covers the adjuster shown here.
a.JPG

With an Allen key unwind the adjuster until you feel it has come away from the worm drive within the calliper. This is done by turning in a clockwise direction.
rc1.JPG...

0 Replies

702 Views

Last post by flea View the latest post
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:35 pm
Removing stubborn brake disks....

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu May 12, 2016 7:32 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Thu May 12, 2016 7:32 am

Many owners are struggling to remove the brake discs from the Mx-5's or Roadsters when the surface rust between the hub and the rear face of the disc get welded with the stuff, this quick guide will show you a dead easy way to separate them with less hassle and swearing with a lump hammer......

0 Replies

3149 Views

Last post by Mazda Mender View the latest post
Thu May 12, 2016 7:32 am
Worn caliper handbrake adjuster

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:36 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:36 am

Tip top....
When adjusting the rear handbrake with the splined allan key grub and you find the splines/teeth are warn smooth, there is no need to wait for a new adjuster grub to arrive, you can just cut the old one down to fresh splines/teeth and it will work fine again Choice is is yours on how...

0 Replies

3766 Views

Last post by Mazda Mender View the latest post
Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:36 am

New Topic

6 topics • Page 1 of 1

Return to Board Index

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum