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How to Replace the Rear Brake Pads on the Mazda RX-8?

Model: Mazda Rx 8 MK 1 - Years 2003-2012
Part: Brake pads

To replace the rear brake pads on the Mazda RX-8, lift the car with a jack or ramp so you can unscrew the fixing bolts of the corresponding wheel. The wheel can then be removed to access the components at the back: detach the brake caliper from its disc by loosening the fixing bolts. The pads inside can then be removed and replaced with new ones; after the replacement, reinstall the caliper and the corresponding wheel.

Updated on 4 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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