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    Time to replace rear brake pads?

    Thanks guys but I'm in the midwest so wont be taking I-95. Is it necessary to change the rotors and pads at the same time? The shop quoted me both for $405, they said it'll prob be ok until the next oil change so another 3K miles...
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    Time to replace rear brake pads?

    Just got back from the servicing my 2012 mazda 5 at the dealers. Apparently the rear brake pads are down to 4mm and need replacing. Does anyone know how long I can go before I need to change them? I'm at around 40.5K miles and am planning to drive to Florida in a couple of weeks (1600 miles)...
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    Help with new tires for 2012 Mazda 5 sport?

    This is interesting - was checking out the Michelin tires per Orangutan's post and on Discount Tire's site, the Defenders are cheaper and warrantied for 90K miles vs the Primacy for 60K miles...
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    Help with new tires for 2012 Mazda 5 sport?

    Thanks everyone for all your suggestions! If I buy from Tirerack.com, do you suggest using their recommended installers also? It seems that the ones on their list all have different prices for the same service...
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    Help with new tires for 2012 Mazda 5 sport?

    I just bought a 2012 mazda 5 sport with 40K miles from Hertz rent2buy. Everything checked out fine per the local Mazda dealer, but it needs new tires. I currently live in MN but am moving to Florida in a couple of months. According to the service person there, the OEM tires are noisy so he...
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