Entertaining and informative. I also have the hatchback model and your information will be useful. Most self-help videos are dull unlike yours. Thank you,
@@NoClocks.NoCalendars It went really well! After seeing how she had rode her front breaks I decided to do the rear breaks as well, and sure enough she had worn the pad clean off to the metal and was grinding on the rotor. I had to replace that too! I actually used a small flat prybar to get the Allen bolt out! Again, thanks for the tips!
WOW!! This helped me so much, thanks for taking the time to post this for the rest of us mechanically challenged people! And my Mazda had a lot of break pad left after 5 years but still changed as well!
Good job, Eddie. On some cars you can remove the bottom caliper pin and pivot the caliper up off of the rotor. I wonder if I'll be able to do that with the '13 Mazda 3 I just bought for my daughter.
i agree 100% on people braking too much, i think its because a lot of, not all, people never learned how to drive a manual transmission and hence don't drive properly. not to say someone couldn't learn to drive properly on an auto, i just notice people who know how to drive a manual seem to drive smoother whether behind the wheel of an auto or manual.
Just replaced front and rear brakes on my 2013 M3 with 95000 miles at the insistance from my mechanic friend who was amazed to find that I probably had another 20,000 miles left. I pre-bought the parts and decided to be proactive and change them all out. Am searching to figure out why the rear brake package had an extra wire bracket. Looking for that info.
Thanks for your question. On most cars, the front pads wear out much sooner that the rear pads. However, the Mazda has a braking system the applies pressure the both the front and rear brakes more equally. This causes all the pads to wear out at the same time, so yes, I would recommend changing all 4 pads.
Thank you for making this! I was able to change my brakes today for the first time
Wonderful, glad to be of help.
This will be the first time replacing my pads! Thanks for the video! 👍
Thanks! I’ll be doing the brakes on my son’s Mazda 3 tomorrow, and now I know what to expect.
Eddie! Thanks, this was so entertaining and informative. Also- very real. Going to attempt my 2013 Mazda 3 Sedan brakes today. Thank you.
I hope everything worked out well for you.
Pop the top off the brake reservoir. Relieves the pressure and makes pushing the piston in way easier. Just keep it clean.
Yep, You are absolutely correct.
Good job. Thanks, going to jump in on my daughters M3 tomorrow.
Thanks mine is also a 13 3 hatchback first car with springs on pads thanks for the help.
Entertaining and informative. I also have the hatchback model and your information will be useful. Most self-help videos are dull unlike yours. Thank you,
Thanks Darrell, glad you liked it.
Glad I could be of help.
Thank you. Very good video.
Gearing up to fix my sister's car, this was very useful and informative! Thanks for sharing!
Glad to help. Let me know how it went for you.
@@NoClocks.NoCalendars It went really well! After seeing how she had rode her front breaks I decided to do the rear breaks as well, and sure enough she had worn the pad clean off to the metal and was grinding on the rotor. I had to replace that too! I actually used a small flat prybar to get the Allen bolt out! Again, thanks for the tips!
Good stuff 🤘🏽
Nice video, thank you.
WOW!! This helped me so much, thanks for taking the time to post this for the rest of us mechanically challenged people! And my Mazda had a lot of break pad left after 5 years but still changed as well!
You are welcome. Glad to be of help.
Good job, Eddie. On some cars you can remove the bottom caliper pin and pivot the caliper up off of the rotor. I wonder if I'll be able to do that with the '13 Mazda 3 I just bought for my daughter.
Yes, you are correct about the flip down calipers on some vehicles.
You daughters 2013 should be exactly like my 2013 hatchback.
Well jokes on you i drive with two feet but i have three pedals like a real man. Kidding.
thanks man
i agree 100% on people braking too much, i think its because a lot of, not all, people never learned how to drive a manual transmission and hence don't drive properly. not to say someone couldn't learn to drive properly on an auto, i just notice people who know how to drive a manual seem to drive smoother whether behind the wheel of an auto or manual.
thank you
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Glad to be of help.
Just replaced front and rear brakes on my 2013 M3 with 95000 miles at the insistance from my mechanic friend who was amazed to find that I probably had another 20,000 miles left. I pre-bought the parts and decided to be proactive and change them all out. Am searching to figure out why the rear brake package had an extra wire bracket. Looking for that info.
Was checking your video to see if you had found the extra brake part and what it was for!
165,000 miles on my mazda and still using original pads
Okay kids
2010 mazda 3 with 165,000 miles. still using original brake pads because i do not tailgate. dont need to brake if you dont tailgate
What's the size of that Allen Wrench did you use, sir?
It's been so long since I did this that I don't recall exactly.
Best I remember it was 7mm or maybe 1/4"
Do all four break pads need to be changed
Thanks for your question. On most cars, the front pads wear out much sooner that the rear pads. However, the Mazda has a braking system the applies pressure the both the front and rear brakes more equally. This causes all the pads to wear out at the same time, so yes, I would recommend changing all 4 pads.
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I laughed the whole video
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Yep it’s gonna go ding and hit you in the face
Why do you keep saying okay kids
Seriously
@@susankeener2997 Because I figure that a bunch of kids will be watching this. Like YOU Zoe!!!
Wayyy too long. Get to the point.
It's the first time I ever made a DIY self help video. Sorry to have displeased you. I will try to do better next time.