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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)

Hey guys! So here's my dilemma: I have a Sky Blue Mica Cx-5 Sport. After getting it in January the calipers have started to show some noticeable signs of rust. To deal with this, I've decided to paint my calipers, but am torn between choosing red or yellow for the color. What do you think...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I've just spent $4,000 getting these items replaced at a local dealer (I'm at 80k so outside of warranty) after complaining for months to dealers about the vibration in my CX9. Dealer was helpful but after Mazda USA refuses to acknowledge or address known issues with tranfer cases, drive shafts...

This caliper apparently measures in imperial (inches) and I have 3 pictures of the measurements that I need deciphered LOL. My friend let me borrow this to measure my old rotors and this is what I got. The way I had to do this is that I had to add something (harddrive magnets) to each side of...

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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)...

I have been a Hawk HPS user since my first pad replacement years ago after my original pads worn out. I like the harder grip of the HPS but they are not cheap. I priced a set online and seen them no lower than 55$ for a set of front HPS pads hb211f.606. So now I am unemployed and was just...

So yesterday, I had the P5 up on jackstands to rotate the tires (severe wear on the inside of the front tires, so I guess toe is out, but that's a different issue), and I noticed that the driver-side rear wheel still rotates freely when the parking brake lever is fully deployed. Common problems...

Ok, so im fairly new here, but not that new. ive had my car just over a year now, and my rusty calipers are looking pretty fugly now. I upgrade my rotors last fall, and it just makes the calipers look worse by comparisin. i have a couple thoughts and would like to know if anyone has done the...

Looking for a right side JDM tail light. Some goof at work backed into me. Would conceder a set but checking to see if anyone has just the right side first.