Parts for Rear Brake Job?
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Parts for Rear Brake Job?
I've had my front brakes done a few months ago at the dealer and it was exorbitant! Now the rear brakes need doing and I 'm not going back to the dealer. This is the first rear brake job on my 2005 (bought in 06) RX-8, and odo is 70K km. First of all, is it likely I need new rear rotors (I'm hearing some grinding so not good) or can they be machined? Secondly, can anyone suggest replacement rotors and pads, and a Canadian source (or a US source if price is reasonable)? A local garage tells me that the Mazda rear rotors are $170 each and pads are $90 each, so total job is $600. Sounds pricey to me. I'd like to find cheaper but still decent parts and either take those to the garage, or do the job myself.
I thought I read something somehwere about a lifetime warranty on Mazda pads. Is that possible? Is that on original or replacement?
Thanks, ..Roger
I thought I read something somehwere about a lifetime warranty on Mazda pads. Is that possible? Is that on original or replacement?
Thanks, ..Roger
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Darkbrew, I live in Ottawa.
Thanks everyone for the answers. I think I need to machine the rotors (assuming there is enough thickness left) though as they seem pretty rippled/bumpy on the outer 1cm.
..Roger
Thanks everyone for the answers. I think I need to machine the rotors (assuming there is enough thickness left) though as they seem pretty rippled/bumpy on the outer 1cm.
..Roger
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To answer the question, Canadian Tire should have them as a loan a tool. (If you local CT still has it.)
At the risk of opening a huge can of worms on proper procedure etc, I've only ever used a big C clamp on the fronts. For the rear, I got a little cheap cube-shaped adapter thing from Princess Auto for $5 or so, but honestly, I just end up using a big set of needle-nose pliers that fit the notches on the back caliper to turn it back in most times.
Once you've done it once, it's not that hard. I've done a set of pads all the way around in about 20-25 minutes, including swapping wheels while at the track before.
So, give the DIYs a read, take your time, and you should be able to do it your self without too much trouble.
At the risk of opening a huge can of worms on proper procedure etc, I've only ever used a big C clamp on the fronts. For the rear, I got a little cheap cube-shaped adapter thing from Princess Auto for $5 or so, but honestly, I just end up using a big set of needle-nose pliers that fit the notches on the back caliper to turn it back in most times.
Once you've done it once, it's not that hard. I've done a set of pads all the way around in about 20-25 minutes, including swapping wheels while at the track before.
So, give the DIYs a read, take your time, and you should be able to do it your self without too much trouble.
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Yeah its pretty easy, swapped my rotors, painted my calipers, changed the pads, installed SS brake lines, and put in high temp brake fluid on weekend. (i wasnt in a rush...)
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