I wanted to know if anyone replaced there rotors themselves and if so what could they could tell me if the two philip head screws in the rotors are the only thing holding them in place?

 

Try the search function.....

https://www.mazdaforum.com/m_18409/tm.htm

 

I would consider getting an impact driver to remove these screws. This impact is a manual type where you put the appropriate phillips bit in one side and strike the opposite end with a hammer. If you try and use a regular screwdriver these screws will most likely strip out, this tool makes it very easy and will not strip the screws. Here is a pic.

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actually the lug nuts hold the wheel and rotor assembley in place.the screws are really there just for factory assembley.impact driver will remove them and what the heck, put um back when your done.