What has everyone done in replacing theirs?
I'm debating just doing it myself but being as I will just be learning to do my own brakes trying to decide between OEM or what else to get for parts to do myself
I just replaced the rear rotors and pads on mine with OE parts from the dealer. Did it myself...pretty easy to do.
My mother-in law has a 2015 gx, will 2014 brake pads and rotors fit? I have a feeling they do, just thought I ask first before buying
Thanks
My rear pads were done at 70K! Sux
Terrible. Were you tracking the car?
I'm at 156,000km on my 2010 and still on original factory rears with tons of life still to go!
Only the fronts I replaced around 135k and I could have taken them another 10k easy.
Beginning to wonder about the quality of the Mexican built Gen 3's now...
Mine were getting the squeaks from the warning bar on them, so I've now switched them all out (pads, rotors were still good) at 90k now.
My 3 is actually from Japan.
Mine came to $260 after tax
I have been searching for an aftermarket supplier of these rotors and pads, and honestly it's been nothing but a headache! The cars being Japan or Mexico built means the pads are different, and calipers and such. It's honestly just easier to go to the dealer and get the parts. Use the VIN # and save yourself some time hunting.
Just to be clear, I work at a shop, and we do a LOT of 3rd gen mazda 3's, and I have had so many problems with my suppliers trying to get me the right rotors, or the right pads, and the dealer has just saved time, even if they are a little extra money.
Current: 2012 Mazdaspeed3 Tech CWP
Mods to Date:
Custom Halo headlights, DRL delete, Kenwood DNX890HD, Kenwood KFC-3009 x2(12"), Kenwood 1800Watt Amp, LED interior lights, LED switchbacks, LED fogs.
Previous:2012 Mazda 3 Sky-GS in CWP, 2012 16W Mazda 3 GT Hatch SOLD, 2010 CWP Mazda 3 GT Hatchback SOLD, 2009 Metropolitan Grey Mazda 3 GT Hatch SOLD, 2007 Carbon Grey Mica Mazda 3 GS Hatch SOLD
My Parents bought me more Hot Wheels than Barbies when I was little...
me too..I have a 2014 Japan built GT and it seems like i can't find rotors on rockauto and other sites for my car especially the front and the pads even i'm not 100% about.
how much are the rotors and pads from dealer?
I found these pads which I think should work
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...K6Y9EEQB&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...K6Y9EEQB&psc=1
rotors - only seem to be able to find rear ones that work?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB
Anybody know a better deal than this for OEM fronts?
https://mazdashop.ca/collections/201...=3659321802781
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OH MAN. I'm having such a hard time looking for aftermarket Rotors and pads. I would reaally like to get slotted (or drilled & slotted) for this car
Just out of curiosity I called a buddy that works at Canadian Tire parts. CT carries several brands including Brembo brakes for most makes and models including the Mazda3. Well according to him, it shows they carry them for the 2015 generation and they can be ordered. Unfortunately no one has stock at the moment in all the GTA...weird! You can order but will not be given a estimated date of delivery.
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I did some looking around as well, really interesting nobody seems to have anything. Maxbrakes - nope, RockAuto - nope .
By the way, don't get drilled & slotted, just get blanks. Drilled/slotted is likely to warp faster, and only really useful if you are tracking very regularly.
2010 Black Mazdaspeed 3 - Lightly modded
Diflexster12 (10-09-2022)