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Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:51 pm
by AJCIOW
can anyone tell me where I can get a front brake pad fitting kit. The shims etc which stop the pads rattling. There are lots available for other Mazda models, are the Bongo front brakkes the same as other models. There were non on my manky old fronts when I changed the discs and pads. they are rattling terribly now.
Cheers

Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:35 pm
by You've Been Bongod
i used my old ones and they work a treat
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:38 pm
by AJCIOW
The problem I have is that when the pads and discs were changed they were missing. Old ones would be fine, I would prefer new if I can get them, probably easier if there is a compatible model.
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:40 pm
by AJCIOW
Forgot to say, it is a 96 2.5 Diesel.
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:49 pm
by You've Been Bongod
try bongo bits as they stock parts as well as braking
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:13 pm
by lpgimports
and another PM on a solution.....
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:49 pm
by AJCIOW
Yeah, go ahead with any PM's
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:27 pm
by mikeonb4c
This shim thing seems to be a chronic problem. They seem to drop out and get lost when brake pads wear, but suppliers of new pads don't seem to include them. Why is that, as the (anti-rattle) shims make all the difference in stopping that irritating (and unsettling to some) click when reversing direction after braking etc.
Would any suppliers care to comment?

Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:31 pm
by AJCIOW
Sorted it.
The pads / calipers seem to be the same as the MPV. A local motor factor got me some and they are the right ones.
Just to clear things up, now that i have got them, there are four clips that locate each side of the caliper in the nothches where the pads locate. Without them the pads are not held snugly in the caliper and rattle around, rubbing the disc slightly.
It was quite a rhythmical sound at times but did get funny looks from people as we went by.
Anyway, thanks for the posts.
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:29 pm
by Northern Bongolow
what mpv has the same callipers/pads please.
Re: Front brakepad fitting
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:15 pm
by corblimey
The pads / calipers seem to be the same as the MPV
Do you mean the Mazda MPV?