MX5 Brake calipers woe

[madasafrog666]

Hi all, some thoughts please from the all knowing ones on here. I have a 58 plate 2lt hard top mX5, two owners from new and always kept in a garage and does not go out in the wet very often, cared for and polished to within an inch of its life,
looks as if its just come out of a showroom. Mileage 27k
My question is about six weeks ago I had to have a new brake calliper on the drivers side ( sticking and piston problems) this is now fixed with a new unit at a cost of £250. I now have the same problem on the other side! is this rare with MXs, or do they all do that?? and what else do I need to be aware of?

Thanks, yours now £500 lighter.

[Craikeybaby]

Mazda brake callipers are notoriously crap. The other thing to watch out for is rust, on the mk3s it seems to be the window pillars. Mazda wheels are rubbish too, I had to get mine replaced after 18 months as they were bubbling up.

[johnfrommk]

I had a similar problem with my early MK 3. The guy I use toservice my car had the unit re-built by a specialist in Northampton. Total cost was less than £100.

[Locknut]

If you're referring to the rear brakes, yes there is a problem. I don't have any first-hand knowledge but I have read of problems.