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So that's two votes for the Element 3's then. Nice. I was thinking Akebono pads, but saw mixed reactions. I thought they were the OE for Mazda so figured safe bet. Then saw the Element 3's were a hybrid ceramic / semi-metallic so figured that would be an upgrade to the stopping power over just...

Honestly I think I will take @HyFlyer's advice and just keep the Bosch rotors around and get them resurfaced for the next time and then can switch them.

That's a great idea.

I think it depends on what all got done and how the suspension looks. Per the service manual, coolant change is the next major service you have coming up on the vehicle. But at that mileage you will want to get the suspension inspected too and make sure that is looking good. Same with the...

2.5L NA or 2.5L Turbo model? I would see if you can get the full service history of the vehicle. At that mileage (kilometer-age?), as a 2020, it's not that old, but that's about ~109k miles, so may need shocks and struts or at least those parts should be inspected (along with the rest of the...

Hey all, an update...So I cleaned up all the wheel hubs with a resurfacing kit, cleaned up the calipers and slide pins, re-greased and put everything back together. The slide pins were working fine, so did not see any stuck pins as a source of the issue. Sadly, still getting wicked vibrations...

Seen others saying the giant iPad was unresponsive and unreliable at times. Also wouldn't function without being online. Supposedly supposed to download a language pack to function offline after you select the language but obviously there could totally be scenarios where that doesn't happen. I...

Well that's something. Now gotta check out mine which I feel like never had a light but maybe it did?

I used OE lower control arms. This is good info, thank you. Can confirm the clunking I heard at times is gone and the steering and suspension feel much better since getting the tie rods and shocks replaced. That said still hear that front end creaking. Bushings were in good condition.

Had a shop investigate and they confirmed lots of play in the outer tie rods. It'll be a while before I can get the time and space to do a tie rod job so am having them replace them and the rear shocks while they are at it.

Can't where I live. At the mercy of borrowing something bigger than my narrow single car garage. Decided at this point its best to just have it inspected.

Will do. Strut mounts got replaced shortly after the lower control arms, and end links, when I had the struts replaced. Edit: Noticed I can replicate clunking noise when stopped and moving steering wheel back and forth. Tie rods maybe?

When I go over small bump like a parking lot speed bump for instance, or a small dip is when its most pronounced. Sometimes I hear it when slow speed turning too.

Guess it was fine. All the bushings look to be in great shape. No idea what's creaking. I still loosened and re-torqued the 158-191 ft lb horizontal bolts with the wheels at ride height for good measure.

Thank you! Well will see how it looks. Something is creaking down there. Suppose it could be something else.

Hi all, I replaced my front lower control arms back in the summer of 2024. One thing I am noticing is I am hearing a slight creaking noise. It was my first time doing such a job and for the life of me I can't remember if I remembered to raise the knuckle to ride height before torquing...

Yep! I bought the car in 2013. Replaced the factory battery in 2018, and replaced that one in 2023.

Huh went down a buck. Pretty sure I paid $125 even plus tax in 2023 when I replaced a Costo Interstate I had bought for $75 in 2018 which replaced the original battery. I'm on my 3rd battery. So far so good on this one. +1 for its easy to replace yourself. Remember you'll need a 10mm deep...

It was an example.

Prediction: Next year's ratings tank due to move to a giant touchscreen. Why'd you crash? Had to take my eyes off the road to find the damn climate control in a menu. :ROFLMAO: