How to Replace Front Brakes 06-13 Mazda 3

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[@FaithisKey792]

Thank you Mother, you’re the best youtube mom mechanic. Have a blessed day.

[@RC-ud9hh]

I haven't watched a more thorough and impressive instruction vid of any kind of mechanical repair. Can I hire her?

[@caleblittle1728]

Including torque specs is such a huge help! Thanks for the content 1A👍🏼

[@RuciosDubstepMixs]

Always so detailed. I love these vids by this lady.

[@user-hu1mb6te3z]

She know her stuff. You can tell this is not the first time she’s wrenched in a car. Very informative. Great job miss. Seems like you covered all bases.

[@Polymer]

Clear & concise instructions. Well done, and many thanks.

[@dwayneharris3874]

Well done! Now, I feel confident I can do my brakes. Thanks!

[@darryllebrun]

Made to look easy. Nicely done and explained... Thanks!

[@MrMasterFlash]

I think she forgot to install the hose before installed the caliper. I was wondering how she was going to do it afterwards, but they cut that part out. If you try to install the hose afterwards, it will be twisted. Also, I disagree with not putting grease on the calipers or on the parts of the pads that rslide on the calipers, especially if you live in an area where cars rust.

[@eduardofrias9484]

Great work fantastic explanation

[@adamcrabtree2452]

Hello! How long do we need to let the fluid drip from the bleeder screw? When done bleeding,, would I go ahead and bleed the opposite caliper or pump the brake pedal in between? Thanks for any advice!

[@moremoneytips9995]

Thanks for your very clear and informative instructions. The old brake pads you changed are only half worn. Can they be changed when 3/4 worn instead? I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks.

[@1AAuto]

+More Money Tips That is up to you.

[@dylan-nguyen]

More Money Tips I think they were doing a brake flush but the bleede valve broke. So new caliper n parts needed

[@yeolblt]

@@dylan-nguyen yes. New pads would save the owner from paying for more labor to replace the half worn ones sooner.

[@johnjunji8443]

the best of the best ! Thank you!

[@Apizam]

I got 2 quotes from mechanics at $160 to replace front pads and $160 to replace rear pads. I ended up replacing mine myself. 2010 Mazda 3i. Took 30 min cost $40 for new pads. I made sure not to break the bleeder screw. Easy Peazy.

[@1AAuto]

+Adrian Zamora Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs! Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@belowaverage7539]

God damn. My dealership wanted $650 for all of my brakes and rotors D: It's robbery i tell you

[@SerenoOunce]

@@belowaverage7539 That is expensive but OEM pads and rotors are the best quality and will last the longest. For a complete overhaul that's actually not a terrible price.

[@joehafley9600]

Awesome job! Thx for explaining it so well. 👍

[@dannycarter1966]

Hi, the 17mm caliper bracket bolts - please can you advise the size? I think they're something like 17mm hex head M12/30 mm thread length. Can you confirm? Thanks!

[@moremoneytips9995]

I appreciate your clearly explained and filmed video :) May I ask if the 2006 Mazda Verisa (JDM) also has caliper pins with the 7 mm hex socket? I would need to buy the hex key set if this is the case. I'm asking because some Mazdas have typical caliper bolts. Thanks :)

[@1AAuto]

+More Money Tips We wouldn't have that info for that model. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@belowaverage7539]

Do you absolutely HAVE to bleed the fluid from the bleeder screw when pressing the brake piston back in?

[@1AAuto]

+Ballzarath Scrotius Thank you for the question. You do not HAVE to, it is just recommended to ensure that everything is done properly. It can be done without doing so, but the manufacturer suggests bleeding the fluid.

[@belowaverage7539]

@@1AAuto Ahh okay i see. Well thank you for the reply! I guess I will bleed the brakes!

[@Linescrew1Canada]

Just did my car. Thanks!

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[@gregoriocampo]

Excellent Video.

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+gregorio campo Thank you for your feedback!

[@gregoriocampo]

@@1AAuto thank you for sharing your knowledge .

[@freakthelustgaming7094]

Why would you do a car that had something break on it now I’m confused on what to do with that hose

[@oscarjuarez345]

Same, had to alternate from a different video and back to this

[@auggiebendoggy]

I noticed you didn't put any "no squeek" type of paste on the pads. When I bought my pads they recommended it so I bought it. Not sure how to apply it or if I even should with these brakes. Any advice?

[@SerenoOunce]

You absolutely *MUST* use the caliper grease in the bracket ear grooves. Dirt and grease can be pushed away. Rust build-up cannot. And silicone paste isn't used for water resistance, any grease has that property. Silicone is used on slide pins cause it's the only type that won't swell rubber.

[@mcmii7774]

What product does she use to lube the slider pin housing?

[@Gndt1]

Would have liked to see removal and re-install of the brake line.

[@ghw1985]

You are the best!

[@Jfernandez9850]

How do you know it's done bleeding though?

[@happymatt6136]

What size wrench/socket is the bleeder screw?

[@guillaumepaquet5116]

9mm

[@scottn8003]

She is awesome

[@blindbob2539]

great video!

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[@trinidadsanchez3342]

Gotta changes your gloves , my dad would have flipped out

[@abbas1872]

Shame about the grease on the pad face. Change your gloves.

[@beachroad2695]

Yes......i noticed that to.......it was too obvious....to bad. I make it a point to handle the pads by the edges or at that point use clean bare hands. Hope no one ended up driving that car. Otherwise a pretty good video.

[@stax6057]

I look forward to seeing your videos and the perfection that comes with them…. Oh wait, you never made any….. she could probably run circles around you as a technician

[@bullpups4life189]

Video title says 06-13 but you are working on 03 model?

[@1AAuto]

+bullpups4life Thank you for watching! The video is showing the brake replacement on a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan.

[@josephhutzler9667]

Minimum Thickness: Front 23.8mm, Rear 9.8mm

[@marcjamestejome9048]

Yes

[@michaellucchesi5315]

These calipers are used by Mazda, Ford and others. I did a 2012 Mazda 3I and afterwords the parking brake didn't work. I am at a lost as to why? I read on the web of others with the same problem. I need to know what happen before I order new calipers, any ideas?

[@SerenoOunce]

If you watched her other video for the rear she installed the pads backwards. There's a difference between the inner and outer. The inner pads have pins that lock into the piston to keep it from rotating which is part of their self-adjustment.

[@TheOutwiththeold]

Gravity bleed is not enough....

[@scot1one]

2015 Mazda 3 brake pads rotor change

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[@scot1one]

Sorry guys, that was not a comment - I was typing into the search bar on YT! Watched the video, well done though.

[@marcoyecguanchuy5917]

Is there another set up without the rattle pins?

[@DEXTVHD]

Is this the same for a 2017 Mazda 3?

[@1AAuto]

+DEXTVHD We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@joshuamatlak3554]

Bro this chick is cool

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

I had put some drilled and slotted rotors a mechanic told me it was better

[@1AAuto]

+Richard Smith Thanks for the feedback!

[@SerenoOunce]

Those rotors are only beneficial for racing or if you happen to drive regularly on steep grades. For normal driving it's a gimmick and just for aesthetics. The holes and slots are for venting gas between the pad and rotor but that only occurs at extreme temperatures. Redundant for the daily driver.

[@saffyre00]

The title says 2006-2013 but it works for 2003-2014 if anyone is curious.

[@1AAuto]

+Raenyr Thanks for the feedback!

[@Didoangel]

Do you really want to touch the pads with your greasy gloves?? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jacobbussey3530]

just remove the rotor lolol