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Harry Toho Posted on Jun 16, 2017
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Ive just finshed changing the rear brake pads on my Mazda lantis 94 and now it's making a scraping grinding noise when i apply the brakes

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Hey Harry,
Sounds like you may have installed/mis-aligned/forgot/incorrectly installed something.. you need to get someone(a qualified pro) to look at your work.. Did you make sure the sliders were clean and had a little anti seize/hi-temp grease on them and the o-rings?
Did you tighten the lug nuts while the tires were OFF the ground..IF NOT.. jack up the car.. loosen all the lugs and re tighten the lug nuts in a criss-cross pattern..BEFORE you put them back on the ground!!
Please get someone to look at it before you drive it anymore.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2008

SOURCE: 1999 Chev Blazer 6cyl 4.3L

I replaced the rotors and pads on my right hand drive Blazer and had the same problem ,dont worry in a couple of days normal running the pressure goes away and you dont get the heat problem.
Its just the new pads bedding in.

J.C.
U.K.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2008

SOURCE: CHANGING REAR BRAKE PADS

the best thing you can do is go to an autoparts store and purchase a haynes repair manual for your car. cost about $18, but will show you everything you need to know, with pictures.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2009

SOURCE: change rear brake pads on mazda 323f 2l v6 1997

try autozone.com to see if they have your car listed for diagrams pictures and step by step instructions if your car is not listed then try your local library they have all the car manuals and even copy them for you

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 22, 2009

SOURCE: Brakes are making loud grinding noise when slowing down to stop or on an incline

Ok, it could be a few things, 1. bad break caliper. 2. if you have ceramic breaks, it could be a cracked brake pad, and if they are not ceramic they can still be cracked. 3. if you drive a lot then it could be that you need new breaks again.. 4. also have your back breaks checked along with the front ones..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: Brake Problems

If this noise happens on wet or humid days this is natural

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