25 replies to this topic

[MightyMike]

I am putting new rear pads on my 93 miata. My question is the allen set screw. How do I set it?
Is there a certain amount of turns?

Thanks
Mike






Michael Niemann
Team MiataKa Racing

[Jim Drago]

Mike
When I used to used the allen heads before disabling completely, I would typically run allen in snug and back it off 1/2 to 3/4 turn
Jim

[MightyMike]

Thanks Jim. One other note. The Torsen I purchaced from you is great. I didn't see any drop in my laptimes.


Mike





Michael Niemann
Team MiataKa Racing

[Tom Hampton]

Disabling completely is the way to go. Otherwise, know that this screw is self tightening, and should be checked after every session... a least until you learn how fast yours tightens itself.

[Johnny D]

He's too fast already.
Keep it on and keep it tight.
J~

[MightyMike]

Disabling completely would mean no more emergency brake correct?

[Johnny D]

Man, your still using the E brake?
Man your fast.
J~

[Cy Peake]

I use the ebrake when loading my car onto the trailer. I always back the allen screws out 1.5 turns between race weekends and then let them self-adjust like they're designed to do. I also lube all the slide pins in the system at the same time.

[MightyMike]

I like to use it when I'm transporting the car. If all else fails at least the car wont roll.





Michael Niemann
Team MiataKa Racing

[MightyMike]

Brakes are on and set screw adjusted.
Thank you for the help.

Mike





Michael Niemann
Team MiataKa Racing

[Kevin B]

Do I understand correctly that by removing the other e-brake components the set screw becomes a non-issue or is your disabling another process, Jim?

Thanks,

Kevin

[Tom Hampton]

Not sure what you mean by non issue. The set screw will continue to adjust Without the other emergency brake parts. It will self adjust to To bring the pads back in contact with the rotors With every pump of the Petal. It might only move Less than 1 degree per press, But it doesn't take long for that add up to A half of a turn.

So the set screw has to be removed, Along with its associated other parts, In order to disable it.

Sorry about the funky typing I'm using speech to text.

[JayF]

Tom did you take pictures of the process to eliminate the set screw?

[Tom Hampton]

No. I haven't done it yet. I'm trying to decide between buying some new ones already disabled And doing it myself. Mark bennett on steve scheffler site has instructions.

[Tom Hampton]

I could be persuaded to do it and take pictures In exchange for some beer.

[Tom Hampton]

Um?... that didn't come out right. Or rather it just Sounds All wrong. :-P

[Johnny D]

I could be persuaded to do it and take pictures In exchange for some beer.

I remember someone saying to me, "get a room" boy.
J~

[Tom Hampton]

No doubt. Karma is a...

[Richard Pressman]

Mark bennett on steve scheffler site has instructions.

Can't seem to find Steve's site. Do you have a link?
Thanks.
Richard

[Bench Racer]

Can't seem to find Steve's site. Do you have a link?
Thanks.
Richard

The pictures from Mark Bennet's write up will not open for me. Following is the link.

http://specmiataclas...hp?topic=1779.0

Post # 12 takes you to miata.net write up.

http://www.miata.net...rake/index.html

What your really trying to do is remove the guts form inside the piston. The little dealy bob is held in by the wire C clip.