2004 mazda 6 brake problem. please help!!!
5

Asked by Dzeraldas May 19, 2009 at 01:54 AM about the 2004 Mazda MAZDA6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hello

I have replaced rear brake rotors and pads on my mazda 6, I have cleaned and lubricated guide pins and other sliding surfaces and when I'v put wheel back on It was almost impossible to spin it and i drove like a mile with that to try and hoping it's gonna loosen up but it did not help, rotor got very hot.

what's wrong can be with that. please help me out!!!

1 Answer
20,115

Mike answered 15 years ago

It sounds like you did not "SCREW" the caliper piston in all the way. These do not press in, you have to rotate the piston into its bottom position ,BEFORE installing the pads. Thats what the two tabs are for on the top of the piston. There are nice expensive tools out there for this but the easiest way is to use a set of long nosed plyiers and open the caliper bleeder ( makes it easier ) and push and screw at the same time until it stops Good Luck

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2004 mazda 6 brake problem. please help!!! 1 Answer

    Hello I have replaced rear brake rotors and pads on my mazda 6, I have cleaned and lubricated guide pins and other sliding surfaces and when I'v put wheel back on It was almost impossible to spin it ...

    2004 Mazda MAZDA6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Mazda 6 2004 help with a few things... 3 Answers

    So, got a mazda 6 2004 S 2.3L 4 cylinder for my first car, and something that kinds worries me is that when I'm driving it and I randomly let go a little of the gas it kinda moves back and forth a l...

    2004 Mazda MAZDA6 4 Dr s Sedan

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 Mazda 6 3 Answers

    Vehicle sits and rocks when idling at less that 1000 rpms. Will stop if AC is turned on. Could the problem be the oxygen sensor in the exhaust system or possibly something else. Auto Zone says too muc...

    2004 Mazda MAZDA6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 Mazda 6 engine swap 2 Answers

    I was wondering what has to be changed to put a engine from an automatic Mazda 6 v6 into a Mazda 6 v6 with a manual transmission

    2004 Mazda MAZDA6 4 Dr s Wagon

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 mazda 6 motor swap 1 Answer

    Can u fit a 2013 motor on a 2004 2.3 mazda 6

    2004 Mazda MAZDA6 4 Dr s Sedan

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2004 Mazda MAZDA6

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Mazda MAZDA6 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    RK
    Reputation
    760
  • #2
    Glynno
    Reputation
    510
  • #3
    GuruLJS8L
    Reputation
    450
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mazda MAZDA3
449 Great Deals out of 12,700 listings starting at $1,495
Used Honda Accord
1,539 Great Deals out of 29,723 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota Camry
2,017 Great Deals out of 43,019 listings starting at $1,400
Used Honda Civic
1,317 Great Deals out of 25,666 listings starting at $995
Used Toyota Corolla
1,453 Great Deals out of 27,296 listings starting at $1,795
Used Nissan Altima
1,531 Great Deals out of 35,791 listings starting at $1,310
Used Hyundai Sonata
805 Great Deals out of 19,472 listings starting at $775
Used Lexus IS
285 Great Deals out of 4,858 listings starting at $1,795
Used Nissan Maxima
223 Great Deals out of 3,356 listings starting at $2,000

Used Cars for Sale

2021 Mazda MAZDA6 For Sale
19 Great Deals out of 242 listings starting at $12,999
2020 Mazda MAZDA6 For Sale
12 Great Deals out of 113 listings starting at $12,990
2019 Mazda MAZDA6 For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 77 listings starting at $11,990
2018 Mazda MAZDA6 For Sale
23 Great Deals out of 201 listings starting at $10,995
2017 Mazda MAZDA6 For Sale
15 Great Deals out of 246 listings starting at $7,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.