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Sep 28, 2017 | 01:46 PM

Phoenix Cuy

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steel piston?

Hi there.. I own Tribute 2008 sport and need to replace discs and pads... but the guy ask me if my model has steel piston.. any help?
Thanks..

Sep 29, 2017 | 07:35 PM

grim_reaper

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I assume they are talking about the brake caliper piston.

No idea what this has to do with pads & rotors. They just need to find your vehicle in their catalog.

Sep 29, 2017 | 11:05 PM

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I think he is either an idiot or pulling your chain - even IF 2 kinds of brakes are fitted to your model, the material the caliber piston is made of is NOT a sensible method of determining which you have (in Ford or anyone else's minds...).

Sep 30, 2017 | 09:12 AM

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Yes is the Caliper Piston.. this is 1what i recieve in my email..
Hi Marcelo.

Thank you for your reply.

Also, please confirm additional details for your vehicle:

2008 — 2011 Mazda Tribute
-Fits Models With Steel Piston ONLY

Please double check with your dealership if you are not sure about the above specification(s).

Thank you for understanding,

-J/M
and this is what I want to buy it..

https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-Rust-Slotted-Drilled-Ceramic-KT061081/dp/B00TL05U00/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Mazda%7C80&Model=Tribute%7C1112&Year=2008%7C2008&ie=UTF8&n=6948389011&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive

Kind of lost.. btw when I try to remove the caliper guide pin. is a hex bit I try to remove and expected.. 7 mm or 9..mm ( they said so..) but the highest I can get is 10mm ,but mine is at least 17 where can I get that bit/ or what is proper size? thanks, again.
Marcelo

Last edited by Phoenix Cuy; Sep 30, 2017 at 09:15 AM.

Sep 30, 2017 | 09:13 AM

Phoenix Cuy

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Originally Posted by grim_reaper

I assume they are talking about the brake caliper piston.

No idea what this has to do with pads & rotors. They just need to find your vehicle in their catalog.

Yes grim caliper Piston.. they told me are two types... ( ???)

Sep 30, 2017 | 01:15 PM

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If you search the part number they quote then elsewhere they quote the more useful guidance “fits models with rear disc brakes”....

You will be needing to remove the caliper mounting brackets from the hub to replace the rotors so Id expect bigger than the caliper mounting screws but Im not sure what size, 17mm bolt head sounds about right.