Clean the surface of the hub where the rotor makes contact before you install the new rotor. If you have a wire brush you can put in a drill that works well, if not 220 grit sandpaper works fine, just takes longer. If you don't do this you can get a vibration when applying the brakes similar to a warped rotor. (yes I know that's an inaccurate term but everybody knows it)
Any gotchas before I do the brakes on my 2016 6 GT?
I absolutely detest doing brake jobs. In my life I've done brake jobs on the following:
- and maybe my 92 Saturn SL, don't remember for sure.
Every single time the job has been a nightmare.
But this summer I've been spending far, far too much money and I need to try and save wherever I can, so I'm considering doing the front brakes on my 6 myself instead of giving my mechanic the job.
Are there any 'gotchas' I need to worry about? I recall on my Miata there is something about needing to back out a piston with an allen wrench instead of just pushing on it, for example.
Thanks,
Steve
- 81 626
- 04 Mazda 6
- 96 Miata
- and maybe my 92 Saturn SL, don't remember for sure.
Every single time the job has been a nightmare.
But this summer I've been spending far, far too much money and I need to try and save wherever I can, so I'm considering doing the front brakes on my 6 myself instead of giving my mechanic the job.
Are there any 'gotchas' I need to worry about? I recall on my Miata there is something about needing to back out a piston with an allen wrench instead of just pushing on it, for example.
Thanks,
Steve
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