Forum: Suspension & Brakes

I have had my Mazda 3 GT 07 model for a little more than two years now. Never had any problems, tire rotation and maintenance every 8k. Just...

So, after long consideration and much TM3-based ridicule (:chuckle), i've decided to start looking into a drop. If any vendors come across this...

Question for 2010 mzd3 owners: are your brakes really "grabby" when you first start driving or when its hot or raining? My brakes seem overly touchy...

Hey guys. So I've been looking around on the forum for about half an hour and cant seem to find anything on this.. I've been told that the 04-09...

i notice my car is making a sound like the brake pads are dragging. a mechanic told me it because there's a rust buildup on the rotors from when the...

Hi folks, I'm new to this forum and I was hoping to get a advice from experienced TM3 forum members :) . I have to change the rear trailing arm...

I got the strut out of the car and now I need to remove the strutmount but the bolt in the middle keeps spining and not coming off. Is there a easier...

I noticed recently that my handbrake has gotten really loose. After driving for a little while, the rear passenger brake gets really hot, to the...

Hi, im posting this for a friend, I am curious what the approx, or avg price people have paid to have their rear shocks replaced on a mazda 3...

Since I no longer drive my car on a daily basis, and I'll be storing it during the winter, I've been considering dropping it lower. I'll be tracking...

so i brought my car to Street Performance to let Jimmy install the Koni Yellow shocks and Eibach Springs....

Hey guys .. just a q, would u say it is a good idea just to install the front pro-kits on my 06 sedan? My rear is weighted down from the sub box, so...

so, as to why i haven't rectified this til now is beyond me, but over a year ago, when my buddies lowered my car, i think a bolt got left...

Just got my RB rear sway installed.... but everytime I drive over a sizeable bump I hear a clunk noise from the trunk. Anyone have a solution? ...

Hey guys, so I just bought some used eibach prokits, and have read-re-read the how to install over and over. I don't think it is too hard or out...

I put eibach sportline springs on my car from a 2009 and earlier mazda 3, I have a 2010 mazda 3 and assumed that all suspension components fit as...

Hi, Is it normal the brakes screech in the morning. Noticed this for a while... It goes away after driving a while. Does this mean the pads are...

Hey guys, I was at the KC meet last week and I met with Default User and his black hatch. I had my springs/shocks installed like 2-3 month ago, he...

When I drive really slow (idle) I can hear a creaky noise at the front right passenger side. When I speed up I dont hear it. Does anyone know what...

I'm lowering my '06 Mazda 3 Hatch and installing the following: Hotchkiss front sway bar (32mm) with AWR adjustable end links Tri Point RSB...

Hi, I just lowered my 2010 sport gs on prokits. I love the new height. the car feels amazing and i am super impressed at how comfortable it is ....

Hey guys I've just started to Mod my '04 mazda3 and I'm now looking to get some springs that will lower the car by about 2 inches give or take. And I...