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#4376 of 4533 Re: Rear Brakes on Mazda 3 [leowin] by mazdazoom Nov 06, 2008 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: leowin (Nov 06, 2008 4:11 pm) I have an 04 hatch and my rear brakes were toast at about 35000 miles (major problem at first with brake dust all over the rear wheels too). The rear brakes on those car to my knowledge don't have the tell tale squealer so you have to look at the pads. With the spoke design of those wheels it is really simple to just look in there and see how much pad you have been the metal backing and the surface of the rotor. I am sure you need an air filter if you have never changed it, and since your lease is up in 4 I would not worry about the cabin filter, save the money. In fact $500 is pretty stiff for a filter and a brake job, you can install an air filter yourself in 5 minutes at a cost of about $20 bucks and a brake job at a local shop (Midas or Christian Brothers, get some local references) should be able to do a full brake job on the rear which would include pads and resurfacing the rotors. HOWEVER, if your rear rotors are trashed because the pads are so worn then yes, it will likely cost $400-$600 to do the complete job with replacement rotors. Good Luck. Replies to this message: leowin (Nov 07, 2008 9:42 am) autonomous (Nov 07, 2008 2:22 pm) pf_flyer (Nov 07, 2008 3:47 pm)
#4377 of 4533 Cabin Filter? by gretsch6120 Nov 07, 2008 (5:15 am)
>>were changing Air filter and Cabin filter   I didn't think Mazda3's had Cabin Filters? Where is this? Replies to this message: mazdazoom (Nov 07, 2008 5:49 am)
#4378 of 4533 Re: Cabin Filter? [gretsch6120] by mazdazoom Nov 07, 2008 (5:49 am)
Replying to: gretsch6120 (Nov 07, 2008 5:15 am) They do have a Cabin Filter, I think some of the 2004 3's did not have one, mine does and it is located behind the glove box and to the left. There are some how to's on the net and I think elsewhere in this forum about how to change it. It is not TOO hard but a bit involved, but I would rather take the time to change it then trust the dealer to do it...those guys stick you when ever they get a chance.
#4379 of 4533 Re: Rear Brakes on Mazda 3 [mazdazoom] by leowin Nov 07, 2008 (9:42 am)
Replying to: mazdazoom (Nov 06, 2008 7:18 pm) Mazdazoom,   Thanks for the info. I too feel the price quoted to me is way too high. And, I will also check with the dealer if the quote given to me is including rotors or not. Replies to this message: autonomous (Nov 07, 2008 2:22 pm) pf_flyer (Nov 07, 2008 3:47 pm)
#4380 of 4533 Re: Rear Brakes on Mazda 3 [leowin] by autonomous Nov 07, 2008 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: leowin (Nov 07, 2008 9:42 am) I will also check with the dealer if the quote given to me is including rotors or not. Ask the dealership if they will resurface the rotors or replace them with new ones? Also, if they are replacing the rotors, are they using OEM or aftermarket parts? Then call an independent garage and ask them for a quote.   I paid under C$800 (before tax) to have my Mazda dealership to replace all 4 rotors and pads on my Protege5 last year. They beat the price quoted by an independent garage.   Resurfacing modern rotors is a short term solution as the rotors will likely need to be replaced shortly thereafter. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 07, 2008 3:47 pm)
#4381 of 4533 Re: Rear Brakes on Mazda 3 [autonomous] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 07, 2008 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Nov 07, 2008 2:22 pm) Resurfacing modern rotors is a short term solution as the rotors will likely need to be replaced shortly thereafter.   Amen to that. There's barely enough metal to turn them once. They're so prone to heating up and warping it's almost not worth doing at times.
#4382 of 4533 Ambient Temp celsius to fahrenheit by mor734 Nov 20, 2008 (4:54 am)
I can't remember how to change my ambient temp setting back to fahrenheit. I disconnected the battery for a couple of hours and now the ambient temp is set on celsius. How do I get it back to fahrenheit? Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 20, 2008 5:34 am) gretsch6120 (Nov 20, 2008 7:53 am)
#4383 of 4533 Re: Ambient Temp celsius to fahrenheit [mor734] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 20, 2008 (5:34 am)
Replying to: mor734 (Nov 20, 2008 4:54 am) After a little digging online...With the radio on, press and hold both the Power and Media button for at least 5 seconds. When you release both, the display will change to Fahrenheit. Replies to this message: gretsch6120 (Nov 20, 2008 7:53 am)
#4384 of 4533 Re: Ambient Temp celsius to fahrenheit [pf_flyer] by gretsch6120 Nov 20, 2008 (7:53 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 20, 2008 5:34 am) Is this for a Mazda3? Does this mean I can CHANGE to Celsius this way? I have the GT with the on board computer info button.
#4385 of 4533 Lower Grill Replacement by dride Nov 24, 2008 (5:50 am)
A piece of road debris put a crack in my lower grill, or the black plastic part (I have an 05 hatch). I'd like to replace this myself. Has anyone done this? How difficult is it? I see they are pretty affordable on ebay, but don't want to waste the money if it is a difficult replacement.

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