Source with better prices for 2014 Mazda3 Rear Caliper?

[Pete B]

Passenger side rear is seized and I'm looking for a new one (Made in Japan). I've tried rebuilds in the past and they didn't last. Rock Auto has Dynamic Friction Zinc coated but I'm not familiar with this brand $85.

Mazda part is $290 should we just get this one to avoid future problems?

Is there an online dealer or source that has better prices? We get parts for our Hyundai from a dealer in Florida that are about 30% off, nice deal.

Thanks for help, Pete

 

[sm1ke]

You can try here ($201 with free shipping):

CALIPER(L),PADLESS-FR - 2014 Mazda3 2.5L AT 2WD HATCHBACK STR - OEM Parts

OEM CALIPER(L),PADLESS-FR for your 2014 Mazda3 2.5L AT 2WD HATCHBACK STR

parts.medcentermazda.com

Alternatively, if you have a local auto junkyard/scrapyard/wrecker, you may be able to get a used replacement from there as long as you're willing to remove it yourself, or have someone remove it for you.

 

[Pete B]

Thanks, so I'm doing the other side while waiting for the caliper and the piston will not retract all the way, needs about 1/8" more. Parking brake is down. I have the tool to screw the piston back in but it just turns without moving in.
Suggestions?

 

[sm1ke]

You're not supposed to twist the piston, they don't screw in. You just push it straight back. It's possible that by screwing/twisting the piston, it's been damaged. In my case, the same thing happened after I put the car into maintenance mode. I needed the piston retracted just a little bit more, so I used a brake pad spreader and a flathead to squeeze it a bit more. Worked just fine.

 

[Pete B]

Are you sure that the 2014 Mazda 3 with cable parking brake is also like that?
I think it might take pressure AND turning, the tool I'm using only turns so I'll have to
apply the pressure.
I will give it a try.

 

[sm1ke]

Are you sure that the 2014 Mazda 3 with cable parking brake is also like that?
I think it might take pressure AND turning, the tool I'm using only turns so I'll have to
apply the pressure.
I will give it a try.

My mistake. If your car doesn't have an electronic parking brake, the method I described does not apply. Sorry about that.

 

[Pete B]

I used a clamp to press in the piston about 1/16" more then turned it and it did screw back in clockwise. All good now.

 

[Pete B]

I bled these several times and the pedal still seems mushy.
I also recently got a CX-5 and when I test drove it first thing I said was these brakes are not
right they need to be bled so maybe this is normal for a Mazda.
Tried a couple of panic stops and the ABS engaged so, I guess it is okay.