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1993 Mazda RX-7 — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds

CanyonGarageCommunity StarterApr 14, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCentral Jersey
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 199,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you give bedding before inspecting again?
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ApexNomad599Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 14, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Loaded-suspension checks on the 1993 Mazda RX-7 catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
V8Mom154Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 14, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 1993 Mazda RX-7 does it — then decide on parts. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
V8Mom154Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 14, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Loaded-suspension checks on the 1993 Mazda RX-7 catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “7 — new pads squeal at parking-lot,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Central Jersey with 199,000 miles. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'll poke at it this weekend.
MarketDIYer793Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 14, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Get a real battery/charging test on the 1993 Mazda RX-7, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
BoostDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 15, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 1993 Mazda RX-7 is losing coolant with no puddle. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “7 — new pads squeal at parking-lot,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
CanyonGarageCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 16, 2026permalink
Update: the cheap test changed the symptom, so I'm not throwing parts yet. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
QuietDaily422Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 16, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 1993 Mazda RX-7 and see if the fault moves. That's the branch I'd chase this week. This is from a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Central Jersey with 199,000 miles. That's the whole play. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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