Recent content by Pilot05

Update, I am now 12 months and 10k miles (car has 70k miles) into the ACT clutch replacement. Shuddering in first gear is gone, and clutch works well. Engagement is still very early near the firewall. I have to press the pedal with my toe. I think it just took about 1000 shifts and 8K miles for...

New rotors? Does applying the brakes alter the noise? I had similar noise and vibration ONLY when applying brakes shortly after changing just the front brake pads at 60k miles. At the time, I decided not to do rotors, but the replacement brake pads were a slightly different size than...

Not Happy with ACT clutch - Looking to replace with LUK or EXEDY - Any experiences? As for an update, I am 5 months and 1500+ miles into the new clutch and the shuddering I experience in first gear is still unacceptable. Driveability of the car is really quite poor. I have replaced the lower...

rear brake shoes Yes, I meant rear drum, not rear hub...

Just installed the ACT Street Clutch for my Mazda2...Model ZM9-HDSS..I paid $315 for it and had my favorite Independent install it for $425. My old clutch was not toast(60k miles),but I always felt it was a bit numb. I have driven about 100 miles on it since install. Its an improvement, but...

Rear brake shoes how long do they last? my car is a 2012 Mazda2 sport (manual Trans) with 56k miles and is a daily driver. I just replaced the front pads and took a a peek at the rear shoes. Quit a bit of effort to get the rear hub off - had to use the screw method that presses the hub off -...

Hey not for nothing, but anyone looking for a decent cheap tire for DD purposes, I just bought 4 MAXXIS MA-P1 in size 185/55r15 at Pep Boys for $350 installed. I am using stoclk steel rims. You have to buy them on the pep boys website to get that price. Smooth ride and they are MUCH quieter...