Rays8

I noticed this weekend that my brakes are sqeeling a little.

At 6000 km this can't be normal.

I see a US service Bulletin on brake noise but what about us here in Canada.

Anyone have this issue and get it looked after?

MrJynx

i have brake squeel, got the dealership to replace the pads.. problem still persists :/ so i dunno what to do, probaly just go out and buy some from canadian tire


MrJynx

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I replaced my stock pads with aftermarket, better pads.
The stock ones did squeel pretty bad, but after I destroyed them doing 3 schools and a couple of track days, I figured they didn't owe me anything.

herbert

I believe it applies in Canada. I took mine in. It had about 15,000 kms on it at the time. They replaced the front pads with no questions asked. I went to Scarboro Mazda...good people there.

rotten42

the dealership replaced my pads at about 16,000km...no questions...no problems.

Hellbreed

Had mine replaced at my 8,000km service with no fuss. Mine are starting to squeel again, going to wait a bit and see if I can get another replacement if they get worse. I'm also going to rant a bit about the rusty rotors too, looks pretty bad.

Actually, could solve both problems and buy the Brembo brakes and rotors for a meere $1500US a pair . Gee, let me think, Brembo's all around or a new turbo?! hmmm... given what my wifes reaction would be I think I'll pass on both and live to tell about it.

BrilliantBlackEight

Just had mine replaced on Friday, no questions asked, they're fine now. Hopefully they stay like that.

Shamblerock

No chance. The squeeling comes back after 3,000-4,000KM. Same **** as before except a lot less brake dust .

rotten42

I have 4000km since mine were changed and so far they are fine...so noise.

guy321

Is this the same as brake squeal? Must be the Canadian spelling. :p

Gambit

Mine started around 4000mi or so. The TSB says Mazda NORTH AMERICAN operations on it, not US, and says the vehicles it covers are RX-8's with 18inch wheels with VIN's lower than JM1FE*****145826

MrJynx

LOL.. yea we can't spell today well at least I can't

guy321

It's all good! I just needed an excuse to leave this opressive heat in FL and go to Canada for a bit!

Shamblerock

Yup, that's range of my VIN number.

rotten42

we also have trouble spelling this word:

"hurrycane"...because we don't get them.

BrilliantBlackEight

Well that sucks that the squeal comes back. At least there is less brake dust from them. :D

rotten42

I used a wheel polish on my rims and since then have found that the brake dust doesn't stick to the rims as much as it used to. They also clean up easier.

SaugaBoy

My brakes just started squealing last week, have 18,000 kms on the car now. It's so embarrassing coming to a light, or pulling up somewhere, and you hear this huge brake squeal coming out from an RX-8

orange0303

my squeak HARD.... but if u step harder.... there is no noise
only the mid point have noise

Pete

I got my brakes changed 4 times.

7's and 8's are notorious for brake noise

Shamblerock

Pete, BTW, did you finally get your car back? Its been like a month or something!

Pete

yeah .... It's arrived !!!

picked it up last night ... just a couple touch up's here and there.

So whens the next meet ?!?!

mzpeed

just got my front pad and rotor replaced today... It seems to be ok now.. will let you guys know it it sqeaks again..

now the front rotor looks new without rust but the back still look like sh%t...

hope it will sqeak again and get them to change the back pads and rotors too..

ChrisP

First reported for mine at about 8,000km - rear pads chamfered. Still squealing at 16,000, called ahead of the service, spoke about the TSB and got them to ensure they had the new front pads. New front pads fitted - squeal was back within a week. Tomorrow, the front rotors are being replaced. That might do it, or it only might last for a couple of months.

Applause for the service folk at Airport Mazda, though. They are certainly trying to address the problem.