Got around to "fixing" my brake discs! Took a flap wheel to them. Sort of DIY skimming took the minor scoring out of the and delipped them too. And best of all it worked. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdMFpuLCcxA"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdMFpuLCcxA[/url]
I actually used a 40 grit followed by an 80 then a 120. Took front disc off and put it on the back to get it spinning. Had to use spacers when I flipped the disc the right way to stop fowling the back plate.
What you put in, you'll get back ten fold
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M-m
Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Mk4 Machine Grey 2.0 184BHP, SE-L + Nav and Apple Carplay
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Not today, but last week.
1) Finally tracked down the annoying metallic rattle when I go over any bump, that started shortly after Cobalt exhaust fitted. It was a rear brake pad rattling in the caliper. Quick fixed, by bending the "audible brake wear indicator" bracket round to take up the slack without restricting movement.
2) MOT'd, straight through, no advisories.
1) Finally tracked down the annoying metallic rattle when I go over any bump, that started shortly after Cobalt exhaust fitted. It was a rear brake pad rattling in the caliper. Quick fixed, by bending the "audible brake wear indicator" bracket round to take up the slack without restricting movement.
2) MOT'd, straight through, no advisories.
Mk 2.5 Euphonic, Velocity red.
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
If it stays dry, new exhaust shall be fitted tonight/tomorrow. STAY DRY!
93 uk 1.6 SE
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
MOT'd advisory for LED sidelights, too blue! He replaced them for me. But a pass is a pass
Mk4 Machine Grey 2.0 184BHP, SE-L + Nav and Apple Carplay
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Well a good news bad news sort of fettling day
Good news, New exhaust fitted and sounds great
Bad news, Had to take it to friendly local garage as the rain was so bad some guy called Noah was asking directions
Good news, glad I did as the problems they had removing the bolts made me not feel so bad (every bolt bar one snapped, and these guys are good guys) :
More good news, while there they helped me remove the wing mirror bolts that were giving me problems
bad news, found out why they were so difficult to get out....they had been glued there! because? yes you guessed it if you know the history of my car, it was yet another bodge.
why glued?
more bad news, both mirror bases had previously broken at some point (see below) and they had done this bodge to hide the evidence
Time to hit up autolink methinks
Good news, New exhaust fitted and sounds great
Bad news, Had to take it to friendly local garage as the rain was so bad some guy called Noah was asking directions
Good news, glad I did as the problems they had removing the bolts made me not feel so bad (every bolt bar one snapped, and these guys are good guys) :
More good news, while there they helped me remove the wing mirror bolts that were giving me problems
bad news, found out why they were so difficult to get out....they had been glued there! because? yes you guessed it if you know the history of my car, it was yet another bodge.
why glued?
more bad news, both mirror bases had previously broken at some point (see below) and they had done this bodge to hide the evidence
Time to hit up autolink methinks
93 uk 1.6 SE
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
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Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Can you save me the mirrors please if getting new ones..
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Managed to get just the bases from Autolink (cheers) so will be dismantling and rebuilding
93 uk 1.6 SE
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
New MOT this morning, no advisories..... chuffed
Liz
MK1 J2Ltd
MK1 J2Ltd
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
I looked at my MX5 yesterday. That's it.
Lazza
2001 Mk2.5 MX5 1.8 Sport
Hard Dog Deuce
GAZ Gold Pro
Mk3 seats
17” OZ Racing Superturissmo wheels (for the toad)
15” Rota Circuit 10 wheels (for track use)
2001 Mk2.5 MX5 1.8 Sport
Hard Dog Deuce
GAZ Gold Pro
Mk3 seats
17” OZ Racing Superturissmo wheels (for the toad)
15” Rota Circuit 10 wheels (for track use)
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Mirrors dismantled, cleaned and new bolts etc fitted. Prepped and sprayed the mirror base cover and the whole lot refitted. They adjust like silk now but noticed a small crack in the old base cover.
So looks like next weekend is a bit more spraying :)
So looks like next weekend is a bit more spraying :)
93 uk 1.6 SE
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
http://www.mx5-mazda.co.uk/se2.htm
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Finished the electric window conversion on my wife's MK2.
Drivers door window now electric, with the correct door card, passenger side door card to follow. I also managed to get a MK2.5 window switch, with the drivers side auto function, fitted and working. You just have to reverse all the wires in the connector that plugs into the switch unit. The connector comes apart really easily without damage, so it's quite a quick mod.
Drivers door window now electric, with the correct door card, passenger side door card to follow. I also managed to get a MK2.5 window switch, with the drivers side auto function, fitted and working. You just have to reverse all the wires in the connector that plugs into the switch unit. The connector comes apart really easily without damage, so it's quite a quick mod.
Simon.
NB California
NB California
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
replaced the drivers side window winder mechanism and filled the sills with dyanax S-50 cavity wax, i think i put a bit to much in as it was dripping out for hours.
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Removed the Adaptronic ECU, MAP sensor, intake temp sensor and all associated wiring and the 550cc RC injectors and fitted standard injectors (thanks again Wayne).
Almost finished now. Just need to get the charcoal canister plumbed back in... if I can remember where all the pipes go.
Almost finished now. Just need to get the charcoal canister plumbed back in... if I can remember where all the pipes go.
Lazza
2001 Mk2.5 MX5 1.8 Sport
Hard Dog Deuce
GAZ Gold Pro
Mk3 seats
17” OZ Racing Superturissmo wheels (for the toad)
15” Rota Circuit 10 wheels (for track use)
2001 Mk2.5 MX5 1.8 Sport
Hard Dog Deuce
GAZ Gold Pro
Mk3 seats
17” OZ Racing Superturissmo wheels (for the toad)
15” Rota Circuit 10 wheels (for track use)
Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
I fixed my leaking water pump inlet pipe. With a drill tap and a brass elbow!
And it worked!
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And it worked!
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Shadgrind wrote:I fixed my leaking water pump inlet pipe. With a drill tap and a brass elbow!
And it worked!
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
This post is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects, the articles/answers/comments are provided for information purposes and they are not intended to substitute informed professional advice, I or mazdamenders.net cannot personally be hold responsible for any damage occurred from following this procedure or any injuries from it. Proceed at your own risk.
Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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