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    Rear brakes at 20K seems early?!

    Dealership told me I need to rear brakes that I'm in the red, I can see they look pretty low gave me a price $330 for new pads and to shave the rotors. 1. Isn't 20k to soon to need rear pads? 2. Is that a good price? What do you guys think, let me know thanks!
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    bent caliper bracket or spindle

    so... my wife took her 2008 mazda 3 to the local mechanic to get a new front driver-side tire because it had a bubble in it. presumably from hitting a pothole. during the tire installation the mechanic notices that her brakes are almost completely gone. car has roughly 75k on it. so they replace...
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    Seized Brake Calipers -- 2002.5 Proteg5

    Seized Brake Calipers -- 2002.5 Proteg5 The disc brakes in the Mazda Proteg5 are single-piston floating-caliper design. That means that there's only one piston and it's operating on the inner pad. The reaction slides the floating portion of the caliper the other direction, and it's this...
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    03.5 built MSP front rotating vibrations

    So these vibrations have been getting really annoying, it's at just about any speed, worse at higher speeds and around corners, no noise just vibrations and a distinct rotating sound, I replaced all brake pads and rotors and one caliper, drilled and slotted rotors, ceramic pads, and new oem...
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    Mazda CX-5 exterior brake light (drive side)

    Hello, First time posting, hope I'll do good :-) I need to replace the brake light (the longer one on the drive side*), not the one into the tailgate, on my CX-5 2014. I'm in Canada, in the Quebec province, anyone had a contact for that ? And second, I've research in the forum and online...
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    Brake Light OUT!!!!!!

    All the brake light in my 2008 CX-9 are out. Every other light: head lights, high beams, turn signals, flashers, reverse, license plate light work. They all work. I checked the bulbs, highly unlikely that all went out at the same, but was desperate. I checked the fuses, both in the glove box...
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    Brakes - After Market worth it?

    About to do my first brake job on my Mazda 5 and I can't decided to stick to Mazda brakes or go with a brand like ATE. What has been your experience with non-mazda parts? Where can I get a deal in the Toronto Canada area on parts? Thanks
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    Brake grinding noise when cold

    2012 Mazda5 Sport 6MT. For the first couple of minutes in the mornings, it sounds like there is some grinding noises coming from the front brakes. This goes away after a couple of stops. Pad wear is minimal with plenty of life left, and the rotors are in fine shape. Is this just from the OEM...
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    Warped rotors

    Whenever I go visit my dad, I drive Angeles Forest HWY (google it). Fun road. But for the second time in a year, I've 'warped' my rotors. Anyone else have to deal with warped rotors on their 6? Would drilled or slotted rotors be better than regular rotors? Seems like it would only really...
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    2011 Mazda3 brakepads

    I'm planning on doing my brakes today, but am not confident enough to do this completely on my own. I'm only doing the pads which might sound easy enough, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Does anyone happen to know of/have a video to help me with replacing the pads on my 2011 Mazda 3...
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    Protege5 rear brake issues

    Hello- I have been searching the forum for a few days looking for similar issues, but did not find an exact match. I have a 2003 Protege5 and recently replaced brake pads on all four wheels. On the rear I followed the guidance on using the threaded screw to back up the piston, and then tighten...
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    Brakes failed in the snow after hours of driving in storm -- not tires

    Yesterday, after driving freeway and stop-and-go through storm in which 5 inches of snow fell, I was 1/2 mile from home, going about 30 mph when I started to brake for a light and the foot peddle violently shook and didn't want to compress, slowing my car but not stopping it and pushing me to...
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    WTB: 2011 MS3 Zinc Plated and Drilled Rotors and Brakes (4)

    Hi....I signed up here just for this section of the forum. I'm told I need rotors and brakes and the stealership wants ridiculous money for basic parts. I am looking for front and back, zinc plated, slotted and drilled rotors and brake pads, preferably new. Can someone help direct me as to...
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    Brake Caliper Removal

    Hey guys, I need some help with the size of an allen wrench for removing the Brake Caliper + Rotor (2004 Mazda3 SP23)... It's right behind the rotor in a little tube- But there's a cover on it... I've tried every allen wrench I have, and none of them work... Can anyone help me? PLEASE!(dunno)
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    Trick to Removing the Factory Rotors?

    2009 Mazda5 Sport, with the 40k and the original brakes. I've just spent an hour with penetrating oil and hammers (rubber mallet, then 4lb. hammer) trying to take the front brake rotors off. I've got the AllData instructions, and there really shouldn't be anything holding them in place once the...
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    Removing rotors on 2008 CX-9

    Hi all!! I'm new here and this may have been covered in the past...if it has my apologies for reposting. But, how do you remove the Phillips head bolts that hold the rotors on? I've used all the goodies to no avail. Is there a special trick? Please help as I'm very limited on time and need to...
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    New BBK for ALL Mazdas of ANY year

    If i put this in hte wrong section Mods please move so all of the mazda community can see this great find please :) I wanted to share some news for all mazdas i have found a few months back. I wanted to wait and see how these brakes hold up before i share with my mazda community. Its...
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    Brake overhall

    Well, I am thinking of doing a brake overhall because Zoomie (my protege lol) needs some. I have no idea where to start with getting new pads and rotors for the front. Also for some reason I have drums in the back (odd i know). Does anybody know when i should change them and what brand i should...
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    Which brand of rear rotors and pads would y'all recommend as higher quality parts?

    Hey everybody, I'm looking at replacing my rear rotors and brake pads and was wondering if anyone could recommend a brand and specific replacement products. I'm considering doing the work myself, but I'm a bit of a noob at this. I have replaced the rear shocks myself, since the stock ones...
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