changing pads - any quirks?

[dcomiskey]

I'm no stranger to changing brake pads, but just want to know if there's anything goofy about the MS3 I might need to know. I'm going to change all 4 corners tomorrow morning and don't want to get stuck needing some stupid, proprietary tool or something of that nature.

I'm still deating whether or not to change the lines and do a complete flush or let the dealer do it...(uhm)

 

[dcomiskey]

Ugh, so I unfortunately discovered the Mazda uses the same ******* pain in the ass rear calipers where you need a tool that rotates AND compress the piston at the same time. My VWs always had these. I don't understand why they are used. I'm able to get around the problem by opening the bleeder valve, but I guess it's time to buy that damn tool.

I got the Hawks on, but I'm still REALLY disappointed with my brakes. Maybe there's air in the system, but I don't get the pedal feel I want unless I pump the brake pedal once. It's pissing me off. Hopefully, when I get the new lines and fluid in this will be fixed.

 

[pmeilakjr]

I use the stock pads and put on the Cork sport SS Lines - flushed the Fluid. Rock hard pedal feel - but had that before I put the SS Brake lines on.

Just finished a day at the track (Willow Springs) crazy time. This car is awesome - no brake fade ever. I started to really push it at the end but tires are the limiting factor now. Some guy in a 997 turbo was following me - I let him take the lead and he only gain about a car or two each lap. Not bad for a 25K car with stock tires.

There is a tool to back in the rear piston but I used a long nose plier and rotated it back in - worked just fine.

Cheers

Peter

 

[dcomiskey]

Yeah, I'm going to have to make an appt at the dealer to have that all done. Don't have the time and I'll probably screw it up.