2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 brake pads and rotors

[@ivorwm2291]

I wash my new rotors in Dawn to wash off all the metal dust. It's just what I've always done. It's a good safety tip to put the wheel under the car. Great video

[@mattmgarza]

A great middle ground between scissor jack and floor jack is the trolley jack! You can find them anywhere, including Harbor Freight, for around $25. They aren't as nice as a floor jack, but they are MUCH better than the scissor jack.

[@Remaagen]

You need an impact driver for the 2 phillips on the rotors.

[@georgegreenfield6732]

The sre3s are there so the rotors don't fall off coming down the assembly line. Impact #2 cross point worked great for me !

[@ST-qe6pp]

While you have the caliper slide pins out, clean them thoroughly and check for pitting (small holes)or ridges. If they’re bad time to replace them.

[@stfu7203]

Great video. Do you know if it's the same for the rear?

[@Shadowen925]

I really Like the Centric Rotors. Hawk pads are a bit aggressive for daily driving. They can wear through rotors faster than the pads. I'd suggest a ceramic set purchased from your local part store. Most parts stores will warranty warn pads for the lifetime of your car. Just some additional info that would be nice to novice viewers. (Read more vvv ) When removing the screws, an impact screwdriver can really help. Sometimes the breaker bar with the Philips bit can strip the screw. Sometimes old rotors can be very stuck. If replacing, you can hit the rear of the rotor with a hammer to knock it off. If you have to save the rotor. Thread the lug nuts back on the studs so you don't mess up the threads. Then, hit the flat section between the studs around the rotor. This will break rust holding the rotor to the hub. After you clean up the hub, a thin layer of high temp anti-seize on the hub can help prevent future problems. Torque wrenches can usually be rented at a local parts store. It is recommended to crack the break bleeder when compressing the piston back into the caliper. This pushes old brake fluid, that could be partially broken down due to heat, out of the caliper instead of back into your system. Also, this prevents bleeder valves from being seized up by regularly breaking them free. (use caution when doing it this way. A broken bleeder valve is more difficult to fix. If you're not comfortable turning the brake bleeder screw, don't bother) Good info, good video.

[@riveducha]

MissE & MisterE These Hawk pads are their “street” pads which I’ve not tried before. Let’s see how well they hold up after a while. Using an impact driver actually didn’t work for me for removing the screws. Maybe my screws were too stuck or impact driver was not good enough. Thanks for the tips!

[@rmmixd]

I use a small bungee cord to hang the caliper.

[@kiwirooster3801]

Question: You mention removing the brake cylinder cap prior to pushing the piston back in. Would you put the cap back on once this has been completed or when you've pumped the brakes a few times at the end? Reason i ask is the last time i swapped my pads i did not do this.

[@99EKjohn]

yes the cap goes back on when you are done

[@japanluv]

Good job. Done it on other cars and now Im back with Mazda :D Any link or where can I find the exact torque specifications for various nuts and bolts? I have a 2015 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel Sport (Europe model). Thank you!

[@ibrahimblake1219]

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[@quintonellis558]

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[@cnhiggy]

wire clothes hanger to tie up caliper ;)

[@gracchi132]

Did you bleed the brakes?

[@hartmutflemming2045]

Rost in der Mitte wurde nicht Entfernt...keine saubere Arbeit ! und das mit neuem Werkzeug........