Mazda3 2006 Brakes+ Parking Brake Cable
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Hey everyone,
I purchased a Mazda3 2006 last year and I couldn't be happier. Recently, however, there seems to be a louder than usual scratching sound when I brake. From what I can hear, it seems to be from the rear left side wheel.
I recently found out the the parking brake cable needed to be replaced because I think it had seized. Anyways, I've included some pictures of the brake rotors and disks. The left rear looks unusually used, while the others seem to look okay.
What would be the best solution?
Thanks!
I purchased a Mazda3 2006 last year and I couldn't be happier. Recently, however, there seems to be a louder than usual scratching sound when I brake. From what I can hear, it seems to be from the rear left side wheel.
I recently found out the the parking brake cable needed to be replaced because I think it had seized. Anyways, I've included some pictures of the brake rotors and disks. The left rear looks unusually used, while the others seem to look okay.
What would be the best solution?
Thanks!
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Recently I had my brakes done and they squeaked. The reason was because when he put it back together the hardware wasn't quite sitting right and he had to re-bend a hold down. Next time i'm putting in new hardware, not just brake pads! ![Wink](https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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The car was sitting there for maybe half an hour to an hour. The two pictures are from the same left rear brake. And yes, I was having issues with the parking brake, it would not seem to engage (I think it was rusted and needed to be changed).
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For sitting only 30 mins or so the rotor sure does have alot of rust on it, this was the first thing that caught my eye, it should look shiny, there does appear to be grooving but it looks normal, what gets me most is how different the top of the rotor looks compared to the lower part. Makes me wonder if your caliper on this side is not working right, can you get a pic of the right side for comparison?
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^^ what he said, while there is some grooving the pad is clearly not making contact with the entire surface of the rotor.
Even more importantly you need to check on the inside of the rotor and the inner brake pads. The early 1st gen models tend to eat the inner pads more aggressively.
I'd think about pads and rotors for at least the rear axle.
Even more importantly you need to check on the inside of the rotor and the inner brake pads. The early 1st gen models tend to eat the inner pads more aggressively.
I'd think about pads and rotors for at least the rear axle.
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Generally you should only need a couple basic tools, while your at it now would also be a great time to bleed all the brakes, flush out the old fluid with new, you would be surprised how much this helps braking if its never been done before.