Mazda-Menders

Lazza wrote:Ah! Just worked it out! It's not just holes drilled in the pliers, you are remounting the pivot! That makes sense but I have to say, the pictures & text don't describe that at all. It reads and looks like you just take the pliers, drill holes in them and that somehow, magically extends the reach!

It's only a detail & with a bit of luck they would have the right pliers. I know i'll be keeping an eye out for some

Timing for this couldn't have been better

Thanks Give it a go

Right. Second time in two weeks that the rear nearside brake has seized. Time to have a crack at this guide I think! Wish me luck...

Ricolas wrote:Right. Second time in two weeks that the rear nearside brake has seized. Time to have a crack at this guide I think! Wish me luck...

You wont need luck. Just take your time & it'll be fine

Well, I tracked down red rubber grease from yet another of my friendly local motor shops (lots of them round here, although two of them had no idea what I was on about ) and a small bottle of dot 4. Get myself a breaker bar tomorrow and I'll be ready for to start Monday morning.

I get mine through e-bay now ,cheaper and easier,If you get stuck just shout, thats what we are here for.
M-m

Thanks, M-m! I think what I will do is approach tomorrow as a learning exercise, and then knuckle down and do them all.

I will also need a brake hose clamp, come to think of it. And lacking an air hose, I have been doing a little reading up on how to get out the piston without one. Will report back on success or otherwise in that area to help any others who have a similar equipment shortfall!

WAYHEY!!!

That worked a treat. Followed M-m jnr's guide for getting the thing off the car, and then this guide for all that followed.

Flea - Mate, this guide was invaluable. I am not an old hand at this stuff, so this was just what I needed!

Ricolas wrote::-D WAYHEY!!!

That worked a treat. Followed M-m jnr's guide for getting the thing off the car, and then this guide for all that followed.

Flea - Mate, this guide was invaluable. I am not an old hand at this stuff, so this was just what I needed!

Well done you I'm learning all the time too mate

Well done that man, Flea do we award a mazda menders badge for mending his mazda, you did one somewhere? we have another mazda mender in our midst ;0)
M-m

mazda-mender wrote:Well done that man, Flea do we award a mazda menders badge for mending his mazda, you did one somewhere? we have another mazda mender in our midst ;0)
M-m

I think its a well deserved accolade Mazy I'm sure we can find one

Would our w mender like a sticker for his mazda?
There are 4 different versions
M-m

Reckon I ought to finish the other calipers before I am worthy!

your worthy mate