BL Mazda 3 (2009 to 2013): How to retract the rear brake pistons.

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In this video I demonstrate how to retract the rear brake pistons on the calipers from a BL Mazda 3 (2009 to 2013).
Note that front and rear brake pistons operate differently. Front brake pistons only need compressional force to retract. Rear brake pistons need compressional AND rotational force to retract.
Through the video I show you how to achieve compressional and rotational force using a G-clamp and a set of vice grips. This method does work, but is a little fiddly, and you need to be careful not to damage the piston or the piston dust-boot.
Right at the end of the video I show a graphic of an example of the purpose-built tool, if you would prefer to use one.
Camera Goddess: Cazzie.
TAGS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 rear back brake break Vernier caliper calliper piston compression rotation vice grips G-clamp needle nose pliers.

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@fernandovittes2461 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. I was changing the rear rotor and pads today and couldn't get the new pads to fit in. I kept turning the piston but it would not go back. Tomorrow I will try again using the C clamp to put pressure while rotating.

@zx4133 8 ай бұрын

Just heard the tail end of the video where you mentioned your battle with cancer. My heart goes out to you and I truly hope you are doing well and winning that battle. I went through it with my Dad a few years back. Thanks so much for this video and for sharing your knowledge. It truly did help me fix my wife’s car. And I will share what I learned with my neighbor who is a mechanic himself. Your lessons will live on forever! Thanks mate!

@xambassador5868 28 күн бұрын

Thank-you for posting this video. I've replaced GM brakes and had no problems, but Mazda had me completely stumped. Now I'll go and replicate what you did. Thanks again.

@user-di3cy2qp2c 11 ай бұрын

It works, but in Canada we call that a 'C' clamp. Thanks for the video. I did waste some time doing this incorrectly.

@zx4133 8 ай бұрын

Yeah in the U.S.A. we call it a C clamp too. I never understood J clamp because it isn’t really shaped like a J. But I’m sure there is a reason and I’m just missing it, haha.

@0nlyinStraya 5 ай бұрын

@@zx4133 We call it a G clamp not a J clamp (because it's shaped like a G) maybe the Aussie accent is catching you off haha

@turbofan67 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. You've saved my bacon. What a pain in the arse, thanks Mazda. I'm just a home mechanic, but have done heaps of brakes that are either push or wind back. After realizing these were neither, I checked youtube. the first vid was an American workshop that said you just have to open the bleed screw and wind back, simple . (eye roll) I would like to see the mechanism of that piston though.

@kmwentz7525 3 ай бұрын

You are an angel from heaven. Thank you.

@tophatvideosinc.5858 14 күн бұрын

The moment i jeard the aussie accent i knew i was gonna hear exactly what i needed to hear in perfect detail. Ya folks down under are really something else when It comes to automotive prowess.

@danlacasse5814 15 сағат бұрын

Thanks for the tip...I'm going outside to use this method right now. Thanks from Canada!!

@peterlarocque2872 13 күн бұрын

This video is exactly what I need it in the past. I have turned them in, but the Mazda rear one is the one would not retract. I'm going to try what you suggest with my compression tool and by Screwing it in.. Thank you so much. It's exactly what I need it.

@elaineb6059 Күн бұрын

Perfect video. Instantly helped my friend and I solve the problem we were having. Thank you !!

@elvismanrocks Ай бұрын

Excellent video!👍🙏Praying for your fast recovery.

@mummasaah9464 6 ай бұрын

Paul u helped me show my stubborn ex how to do this after he broke his g clamp and told me the calliper is seased 😂

@PaulinPerth 5 ай бұрын

Oh, that must have felt good. How lovely. Paul.

@181stTIE 7 ай бұрын

Great video, solved my issue on a 2015 BM series. A little warning to BM owners however, as I discovered that grinding noise may actually be pad to rotor. I replaced both sides of course, only to discover that the left had just reached metal while the right still had around 5mm before the metal 'sensor' tab. NO metal tab on one side and these were the genuine Mazda pads from when the car was bought in September 2015. Good luck to Paul in his personal fight.

@PaulinPerth 7 ай бұрын

Well done.

@davidduffin8952 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I've done heaps of brakes in the past (turning the rears in) but this had me stumped while doing the wifes 2008 Mazda 3! I'd read on Mazda forums, but they say just to turn the piston with a pair of needle nosed pliers while pushing in. I think you'd have to be the Hulk to push in that hard with pliers!! Again, thank you & all the best with your health.

@chrisfreer6329 9 ай бұрын

Ridiculously helpful!! Thank you!!

@CarlSchoultz-is3fb 7 ай бұрын

Thank you great teacher hope your private battle goes well.

@ignaciogonzalez1908 2 ай бұрын

I was totally stuck and yet you got me through it. It's awesome that you are able to share the knowledge and I hope you are doing well.

@MorphAssault 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man, awesome video Hope your taking care and appreciate you sharing your knowledge ! You’ll beat cancer!

@zx4133 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this… sincerely.

@user-ow2mb2vk3u 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul. God bless you

@johnday8603 4 ай бұрын

Buddy, this was perfect...! Thanks.

@AndrewGenders 2 ай бұрын

What a great commentary on this exercise. I sort of figured what's needed but great to hear from a cluey guy on a clever method of piston retraction. Go fight the big C mate

@dnabey 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I recently changed the brakes on my Mercedes c300 with no issues with pushing in the piston but when I tried it with my Mazda 3 2010, it would not budge. Thanks so much for the detailed explanation and my prayers to you for healing 🙏...

@jeffstikes5921 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Just what I needed to complete the repair. Thank you!!

@Mike-mn1ev 7 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, fantastic to see you're doing better than a couple of months ago. I came across this video after i'd already spent 45mins like an idiot turning the dam piston to no avail so when i came across this video it was an absolute godsend!! You're a deadset legend mate! Your more recent videos ive seen really exemplify how much of a genuine stand up guy you are. Wishing you all the very best and peace with whatever you decide to do. Rooting for you

@PaulinPerth 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike. And I'm glad I was able to help you.

@kaej.2813 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! This was very helpful!

@jaredogalo6939 4 ай бұрын

This was an awesome video but even more $ savings from learning what and how to do this break job. I have been stuck with this for 2 day. Waking up to finish the job. Thank you!

@peterbennett9169 7 ай бұрын

Great video. So helpful. Who knew you had to rotate and compress? Thanks Paul!

@trevorcrane1664 6 ай бұрын

Paul, thank you. All the best with your cancer battle.

@user-fr4hx1ng8d 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Paul. Great tutorial. Much appreciated.Wishing you all the best with your health.

@MyManx2 7 ай бұрын

Wow thanks I been trying to compress this thing a bit The whole piston came out of the rubber boot Looks to have threads, I will compress it and tighten it tomorrow The caliper may be worn out the brake pad was loose ratiling inside not against the rotor 😮

@ryandary 7 ай бұрын

Paul, ya saved me from tearing my hair out while doing my rear brakes. Tons of love from across the lake!

@johnmiller814 6 ай бұрын

Hey buddy thank you for what you showed me you actually explained it in a way I clearly understand I appreciate you for making this video for people like myself, and you are in mine and my family's prayers

@user-nk1ry4ez5w 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@HappyBlimp 4 ай бұрын

You Absolute Legend, you saved my day. Got the brakes done in no time, perfect video

@alvaromartingorrono5134 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your awesome video! You're the best, best of luck to you!

@dauzamran5525 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Little bit too late for me though, just dismantled my caliper because I thought I had a jammed one 😂 Well, gonna buy the repair kit tomorrow. I wish you get better Paul. Love from Malaysia ❤

@cassidyfeisel6980 3 ай бұрын

After I ruined a clamp I found this video and had my calliper pressed in two minutes.

@user-lk8yz8iq6w Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, that explains why I could not initially push the brake caliper piston, I had to do this to replace my brake pads and to fix a parking brake issue.

@MahmoudMazda Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, that is very helpful, I was just about to try doing it this this week. It is very kind of you teaching and thinking of others. We think of you and wish you all the best.

@PaulinPerth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Mahmoud. I wish you all the best for your job this week with your rear brake pads. I am glad I was able to make the job easier. Bless you. Paul.

@davidcoe3137 3 ай бұрын

I found an angle Grinder tool that fits the holes works well

@xphotonstrokerx 2 ай бұрын

You save my day!!!

@PaulinPerth 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@dachickenman 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video! You are doing God's work.

@scottglover4025 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Just what I needed to know. Very helpful.

@smayl6078 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much i appreciate your help 🎉

@henrypeters7533 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate it! Love from Canada

@eddieburns1652 9 ай бұрын

Great info.

@user-zd3wx9tz1d Ай бұрын

Thank you. 😉

@jimmykelly5320 3 ай бұрын

thank you!!

@tommyriffe9115 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@jeremiedubuc2681 7 ай бұрын

That might be the worst engeneering designed brakes ever but great video ill try it twomorow

@herberthooper9791 9 ай бұрын

great video will be praying that you get healed in JESUS' HOLY NAME.

@autosologist4813 9 ай бұрын

I wash pushing the piston using a ring spanner😂😂.... Thanks

@eric-anon 3 ай бұрын

What if you want to get the pisont completely out to brush it clean?

@PaulinPerth 3 ай бұрын

I'm not certain, but they might spin out if you keep turning the piston. Try it and let me know. Just be careful not to damage the rubber seal. Paul.

@eric-anon 3 ай бұрын

@@PaulinPerth Thank you! It started to spin without moving at the end and the oil pressure was enough to make it close to pop off. Just a pull after that. Piston was looking good so I figured I just needed an oil flush. Works perfectly now.

@Airgrunt1999 5 ай бұрын

I'll take why mechanics hate engineers for $1000

@Ageratos01 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video! I found it helpful. I wanted to know when braking to a stop on my mazda 2011 i hear a clicking sound and i feel that it has to be a brake line would be in relation to tightening the emergency brake cable? Or would it be some else in your experience? Car comes to a stop just fine its just an annoying sound.

@PaulinPerth 29 күн бұрын

It can be a whole lot of different things. I once had a customer car whose brake made a heck of a racket. When we looked closely, it turned out that a little chip of gravel had got stuck in between the disk pad and rotor. It screeched like a banshee. So just pull wheel off and have a good look. Regreasing the slider pins is always a good idea. Yes, it could also be the handbrake cable, so look at that too. And think laterally. It could also be a techscrew in the tyre that you only hear at low speed. Don't be afraid to get in and have a look. The only thing to avoid as a home mechanic are the hydraulic lines. Once you breach those you need to bleed the brakes. So leave them alone. The hydraulic lines are the rubber hoses that bolt into the calliper housing. All the best, Paul.

@Ageratos01 29 күн бұрын

@@PaulinPerthThanks Paul will have a decent look, just replaced the tyres not long ago and this noise pre dates the tyre change. Will go through your recommendations, appreciate your response. All the best.

@evangelist2251 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Paul. Jesus says to cast your burdens on him. He loves you and wants you to end up in heaven with Him. Whether you die soon or in 50 years, God's word says we have to repent and believe the gospel, which is that Jesus. Died was buried and rose from the dead. And that's the payment for our sins. Jesus said unless we repent we will perish, we all have to repent and turn from living in wilful sin. thank you so much. Your video was very helpful. I'm gonna go out and try to do it right now. I'm gonna pray that you are healed over your cancer. .