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1380 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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Hi all. I'm new to this forum and was hoping someone could provide some insite for me. I just changed my rear brake pads. I've done this before on other cars but this is the first time on my P5 at 68k miles. I followed the mechanic manual directions and reversed the order after replacing the pads. Here's my question...Does the P5 require springs to hold the pads onto the calipers? My car did not have them but the instructions indicated they should be on there. If so, can I get generic ones at the local car parts store? Thanks for your help. 
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Replying to: borkhuis (Aug 17, 2009 11:19 am) Although, I've never replaced the pads myself, I believe I remember seeing them on my P5. You could check the front brakes. |
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I took my car to my regular guy and they removed the rotors and machined them a little to reduce some brake pulsing. Well, I get my car back and noticed a grinding/whining noise I'd never heard before. Turns out the wheel bearings are bad in the left front. Thing is, there was absolutely no noise the day before they pulled the wheels apart. My question is, are the wheel bearings effected pulling off a rotor on a 2002 protege 5? I can only guess the answer is yes and now they wanna charge me to replace a wheel bearing that was fine a week ago. Thanks.
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Replying to: jrummer (Aug 27, 2009 6:47 am) I would not think so, but I'd have to check. How many miles does your P5 have? If it's over 60K (100K km), the bearings could have been worn down as part of normal wear and tear. The fact that you did not hear anything earlier could be due to the noise created by the uneven rotors. BTW I replaced my rotors because I've heard modern rotors are cheap and thin (as in: they do not last long). |
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It's time for a clutch replacement. Anyone have any experience w/ P5 clutch replacement: OEM vs. aftermarket? prices? helpful hints? Thanks. O15 |
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I recently replaced the rear calipers/rotors/pads on my '02 protege 5. Bled the brakes and I'm still getting almost no pedal feel and I can hear the pads rattling around in the back. Any insight please
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Replying to: johnfk74 (Sep 29, 2009 1:00 pm) |
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The horn on my 2002 P5 is ready to die. According to a mechanic, it was likely the road salt that did it in. I plan to replace it in a couple of weeks. A friend suggested I check out a second hand one. That sounds reasonable considering I plan to keep the car for another two years. Any comments on replacing it with a new one from the dealer or a used one from the scap yard? Any suggestions/tips on the process?
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I recently bought a 2003 pro5 with a 6 disc changer. The cd player will load the cds, and they will start to spin, but when they start spinning they make a werid sound, like the disc is uneven and spinning. The player tells me to check disc. Ive tried different cds in it. Has anyone had the same problems? Buy a new one or can it be fixed? 
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Replying to: autonomous (Nov 11, 2009 6:18 pm) Update: I bought a new horn for C$60; installation will be happening in December. |
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