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Guide to Replacing Brake Pads

Model: Mazda 3 BL, MK 2 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Brake pads

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This guide explains step by step and simply how to replace the brake pads of your car, with a bit of patience, passion, and goodwill, without needing to take the car to the mechanic. To start the job, lift the car with a jack, remove the bolts, and take off the wheel from the side where you want to change the pads.

At this point, after removing the appropriate clip, you can begin to dismantle the pads. The pads have a single mounting direction that is easily identifiable.

You can then perform the reverse procedure to reassemble everything.


Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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