Squeaky Brakes on new RX8

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:10 AM

MacMeginnis

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Squeaky Brakes on new RX8

I have 5K miles on my 05' RX8. For the last week or so the brakes have been squeaking loudly the majority of the time I apply them. Any suggestions on what this could be with such low mileage? Thanks

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:58 AM

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Welcome to the squeaky brake club.

Dec 10, 2005 | 10:21 AM

therm8

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look up brake bedding on the net, and give it a try. I've noticed that I really don't use the brakes a whole lot when commuting. This always leads to squeaking for me. I re-bed the brakes and it goes away for a while. Worth a shot, anyway.

Dec 10, 2005 | 10:50 AM

xrider01

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check the DIY forums. i'm sure you'll find a thread on how to fix it yourself if you don't want to take your car anywhere

Dec 12, 2005 | 10:18 AM

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There is also a technical service bulletin or something about squeaky brakes. Call your dealer's service department - they have probably serviced several RX-8s with squeaky brakes already. Search and see how other members have handled it.

Happens on a lot of models. I got a Celica rental while my (non-squeaking) RX-8 was in the body shop and the Celica's brakes squeal horribly.

Dec 12, 2005 | 10:29 AM

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Yep - there's a TSB. Mazda has a revised part number for the front pads. I had mine done 2500 miles ago, and I haven't had a single sqeak since. The service advisor didn't want to do the work though. He kept claiming that he couldn't find it, until I gave him the actual bulletin number. Rosenthal's website has a list of all the TSBs - get the number and have it ready just in case.