Removing the Brakes: Step 18 – Breaking the Rotors Loose [Project Miata: Removing the Brakes]

Removing the Brakes: Step 18 - Breaking the Rotors Loose

More than likely the rotors will be stuck fast to the hubs with rust and corrosion. That’s not a problem because there’s a fix for that. Soak the back of the rotor with Liquid Wrench. Let the rotor soak. Then grab a bolt that fits in the threaded hole in the rotor face. As you crank the bolt in to the face of the rotor it will press against the hub and separate the rotor and hub.

Note: Don’t have a spare bolt laying around in the right size? Not a problem. Mazda’s got you covered. The bolt that holds the jack in place in the trunk fits perfectly. It’s almost like they knew you’d need it. ;)

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