G8MikeGXP
G8MikeGXP Reader
2/25/24 2:55 p.m.

Replacing pads and rotors on a 1993 Miata. The driver's side rear caliper is not cooperating. I can't retract the piston far enough to fit over the new pads. I backed out the adjustment screw until the piston stopped moving. I took the cap off the master cylinder and tried to use a clamp to squeeze the caliper cylinder in. It doesn't seem to be moving at all. Any suggestions, short of pulling off the caliper and working it on the bench?  I'd rather not go that route if I can avoid it. 

MyMiatas
MyMiatas Dork
2/25/24 10:08 p.m.

Does the Caliper look like this on your Miata?

G8MikeGXP
G8MikeGXP Reader
2/26/24 7:33 a.m.

Yes, those are it.  I was able to get it unstuck.  I just needed a bigger clamp apparently.  The rear brakes clearly hadn't been serviced in quite some time.

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