Kudos to MAZDA and the new Front Brake Pads
11-01-2004, 12:04 PM
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Kudos to MAZDA and the new Front Brake Pads
Kudos to MAZDA. Had my front brake pads replaced under TSB 04-006/04. Excellent stopping power. 95% reduction in brake dust. No squeal.
Well done MAZDA!
Well done MAZDA!
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11-01-2004, 12:22 PM
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I'm glad you got the GOOD pads.. I also got mine replaced.. the squeak is even louder (if you can believe it) so it's back at the dealership again...
11-01-2004, 01:19 PM
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was this covered under your warranty? because im schedualed have this done and its costing me a fortune, they also mentioned they have to put new rotors on with the new pads...im looking at around $500 after labor
11-01-2004, 01:28 PM
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Should be free for 18 inch rims. Some members said that they did not have to resurface the rotors. My dealership lightly resurfaced mine free of charge. Bring them this document, although they will test drive your car to see if there is actual squeal in order for the tsb to be "free":
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cs/04-006.html
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cs/04-006.html
11-01-2004, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by czr
Should be free for 18 inch rims. Some members said that they did not have to resurface the rotors. My dealership lightly resurfaced mine free of charge. Bring them this document, although they will test drive your car to see if there is actual squeal in order for the tsb to be "free":
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cs/04-006.html
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cs/04-006.html
11-01-2004, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JmurphRx8
~oh yea they have verified that theres a squeal.. i've brought it there a couple times complaining about it, and they've tried just cleaning them....but on my last oil change they said their squealing bad, and i have 50% of my pads left...but i dont think i should pay for new pads and rotors...they've been squealing long before my pads wore down...you still think i should show them this service bulletin?
11-01-2004, 08:16 PM
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I talked to my mazda dealer, I'm scheduled to have the pads replaced and new headlights installed on Friday.
The current headlights have stuff on the inside of the lens that cannot be cleaned.
The current headlights have stuff on the inside of the lens that cannot be cleaned.
11-01-2004, 08:28 PM
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I've had the new brake pads for 2 weeks. Went from squealing like a stuck pig to total silence immediately. Haven't had a problem since. The brake dust is less, but it sure didn't go away. It was all covered under warranty. While it was in for the brakes they also replaced the rear part of both front seats and gave me new seat belt tensioners. The originals make the seat belt buckle smack the seat back and scratch it up. Totally unexpected. The weird part is that the new seat backs don't have the pocket in them. The dealer complained to Mazda and were told that new seat backs would be sent as soon as they were available. One year and one month driving this little beauty and I am a very happy camper. I am gonna hold out for another week or two and then switch to my snow booties. The gas mileage is even coming up (sloooowly!).
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11-01-2004, 09:53 PM
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I'd like to get new pads just for the reduction in brake dust even though my brakes don't squeel.
Jason- what was it you had inside your headlights? I have some issues as well. It looks like condensation, which means the lights are not sealed completely.
Jason- what was it you had inside your headlights? I have some issues as well. It looks like condensation, which means the lights are not sealed completely.
11-01-2004, 10:08 PM
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After 9 months of bitching about my brake sqeaking to Mazda, I saw the service bulletin. I went down to my dealer at Great Neck Mazda NY, and they replaced the pads, no problem. Kudos to Mazda for the fix, I got new pads after 17k miles and they haven't sqeaked once since I've had them, (1 month now). :D :D :D
11-02-2004, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin
I'd like to get new pads just for the reduction in brake dust even though my brakes don't squeel.
Jason- what was it you had inside your headlights? I have some issues as well. It looks like condensation, which means the lights are not sealed completely.
Jason- what was it you had inside your headlights? I have some issues as well. It looks like condensation, which means the lights are not sealed completely.
11-02-2004, 09:28 AM
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FWIW, most headlights on most newer cars do get condensation inside the lenses as the assemblies are not sealed. In normal use the condensation will disappear after a few minutes of headlight use as the air inside the headlight warms.
11-02-2004, 09:38 AM
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the stuff on the inside of my lens have been there for months. not getting worse, not getting better. i like to drive with my lights on because i want to make sure the cars around me see me. i've had too many accidents where people rammed me.