Mazda Cx 3 Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Mazda Cx 3 seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Cx 3 keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Mazda Cx 3 is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Mazda Cx 3 together.

What Is Included in the Mazda Cx 3 Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Mazda Cx 3 includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Cx 3, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Mazda Cx 3 piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Cx 3 caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Mazda Cx 3, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Cx 3, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Mazda Cx 3 application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Mazda Cx 3

A caliper kit is the right call for the Mazda Cx 3 in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Cx 3 are already compromised. During a high-mileage Cx 3 overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Mazda Cx 3 are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Cx 3 brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Mazda Cx 3.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Mazda Cx 3

New OEM-specification calipers for the Mazda Cx 3 are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Cx 3 vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Mazda Cx 3 housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Cx 3 replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Mazda Cx 3 Is Due

• Mazda Cx 3 pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Cx 3 worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Mazda Cx 3 with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Cx 3 brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Mazda Cx 3 caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Cx 3 corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Mazda Cx 3 Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Mazda Cx 3 are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Cx 3 are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Mazda Cx 3 exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mazda Cx 3 Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Mazda Cx 3 at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Mazda Cx 3 has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Cx 3. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Cx 3 caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Mazda Cx 3 after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Mazda Cx 3 to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Cx 3 must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Mazda Cx 3.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Mazda Cx 3 kit?

A new caliper for the Mazda Cx 3 has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Cx 3 housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Mazda Cx 3 applications.