04-03-2020, 05:55 PM | #11 |
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matching is better. otherwise, you can throw bias off.
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04-03-2020, 06:48 PM | #12 |
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04-30-2020, 03:39 PM | #13 |
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Update/rant:
I went ahead and ordered a full set of OEM pads and rear rotors - or so I thought. Waited 1.5 weeks for parts to arrive only to find I had received front rotors. Yup, I ordered front ones by accident. In my defense, the site had suggested these when I added the rear pads and the image looked (and still does) like solid discs, not vented like the fronts are. In addition, despite ordering the the proper kit, I got rear pads with no clips. They were good enough to issue me a return label for the front rotors (I picked up shipping on the rears - not cheap) and they sent me a new set of pads. Except I received front pads. Forget it. I'll just keep them and clean and reuse my rear pad clips. Fast forward a couple more weeks and the rear rotors finally arrive. I go to put them on on Tuesday night and (long story) I cross-thread a bolt into a slide pin. Ugh. Yesterday morning I call the dealership and order all 4 rear caliper bolts (the gunked threads are partly to blame for the cross-threading) and new rear, lower, slide pin. They came in this morning. I go to pick them up and guy had ordered the front ones. HOW?! I read him the freakin' part numbers over the phone. GRRR. So hopefully tomorrow I'll get the proper parts and get the stupid car down from the lift after nearly a month. |
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If so I have done the same thing many times ... so frustrating |
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04-30-2020, 06:45 PM | #15 | |
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It was so annoying. I was having trouble getting the screw in smoothly. I pulled the pin and tried the screw in my hands and it as tough to get it to fit in, so I figured the resistance was natural. But the e-brake cable ads an annoying side load. I thought I had it, but obviously did not. I'm hoping new screws will fix this. Unlike other cars, where screws are very cheap, these are meant to be reused. They are $8 a pop. For Mazda screws. Last edited by FC; 04-30-2020 at 08:32 PM. |
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04-30-2020, 07:55 PM | #16 |
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cross threaded is still tight!
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04-30-2020, 08:31 PM | #17 |
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05-01-2020, 08:33 AM | #19 |
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As frustrating as this is, at least the Miata is not you only ride. Imagine if your were 18 years old right now and this just happened . . . .you just spent the only money you have, and your ride still sits on a block or two (cause no way you can afford a lift)
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05-01-2020, 08:43 AM | #20 | |
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1) Not have removed the rear rotors and rendered the car inoperable until I had the correct parts, or 2) Gone to a local dealer or a car parts store and gotten brakes that same day. The thread issue costing me 2-3 days? Yeah, I would have been hosed with that. And yes, the car would be in blocks on a crappy driveway (in the rain, given the weather the last two days). My first brake job was on my 190E 2.6 right out of school and I was overly ambitious and decided to do a full brake job and replace the flex lines as well on a Sunday. I took too long (was missing tools and had to bike to stores to get them) and created a massive air pocket in the system. I had to borrow my dad's car to go to work the next day and car sat on stands for a day. So I know exactly what you mean. |
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