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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Re: New owner - 2013 GE - Advice on driveshaft dampers?
« Last post by aphybrid on Today at 12:05:09 PM »Any benefit from spraying WD40to penetrate/protect between shaft and damper?
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Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 / Re: New Rear Calipers unable to adjust handbrake.
« Last post by bill888 on Today at 11:03:59 AM »There is also a severe lip on the discs. Someone can correct me, but they could ruin your new pads?
You need new discs given you have gone to the trouble of fitting new pads and calipers imho.
You need new discs given you have gone to the trouble of fitting new pads and calipers imho.
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Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 / Re: New Rear Calipers unable to adjust handbrake.
« Last post by bill888 on Today at 10:41:55 AM »How far were you able to pull the handbrake BEFORE you fitted the new calipers?
What make of calipers have you installed?
Inspect the cams to see if they move off the end stops when you pull the lever up. If the cams do not move then have you considered the old handbrake cable is severely stretched and require replacement?
See cam position photos posted here:
https://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=17924.msg154018#msg154018
I've always had to reuse the Honda OEM handbrake cable L bracket as it is longer (Bremtech, Axia and Febi were all shorter). I can't see how that would affect handbrake adjustment ?
Thinking about it, let's say the L bracket was 1 inch shorter than OEM bracket, would that mean the handbrake adjuster nut would need to be wound 1 inch to take up the slack in the cable? Perhaps this is your issue? I could be wrong as I'm getting a headache just thinking about it...
Once the handbrake is behaving, fwiw, this is the method I found that worked for me to adjusting the handbrake correctly:
Pump the brake pedal several times.
Adjusted the handbrake cable tension with handbrake in Off position, such that the cam/levers are on verge of moving off their end stops. My Rear Left looks like it starts to move off the end stop first on close observation when handbrake is operated (eg. 1 or 2 clicks). 9-10 clicks to maximum handbrake travel using Arnold Schwarzenegger effort.... 4-7 clicks in normal use after fitting Febis for the remaining 3 months I owned the Jazz.
What make of calipers have you installed?
Inspect the cams to see if they move off the end stops when you pull the lever up. If the cams do not move then have you considered the old handbrake cable is severely stretched and require replacement?
See cam position photos posted here:
https://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=17924.msg154018#msg154018
I've always had to reuse the Honda OEM handbrake cable L bracket as it is longer (Bremtech, Axia and Febi were all shorter). I can't see how that would affect handbrake adjustment ?
Thinking about it, let's say the L bracket was 1 inch shorter than OEM bracket, would that mean the handbrake adjuster nut would need to be wound 1 inch to take up the slack in the cable? Perhaps this is your issue? I could be wrong as I'm getting a headache just thinking about it...
Once the handbrake is behaving, fwiw, this is the method I found that worked for me to adjusting the handbrake correctly:
Pump the brake pedal several times.
Adjusted the handbrake cable tension with handbrake in Off position, such that the cam/levers are on verge of moving off their end stops. My Rear Left looks like it starts to move off the end stop first on close observation when handbrake is operated (eg. 1 or 2 clicks). 9-10 clicks to maximum handbrake travel using Arnold Schwarzenegger effort.... 4-7 clicks in normal use after fitting Febis for the remaining 3 months I owned the Jazz.
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Any Other cars Like Mk3 Jazz - Cheap To Run ,Practical & SUPER Reliable?
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 09:36:58 AM »I liked my Yaris, but that was a 1.4 diesel, with very good torque and performance . I hired a petrol Yaris on holiday (1.0 probably) and didnt like it at all. While Yaris and Jazz are direct competitors the Yaris is significantly smaller inside, and you might want to go up a size. 2robbie2's recommendations are good ones.
I took the following photo from the back of an open Maruti built Suzuki gypsy, which is similar in size and mechanically to a Jimny . The bar in the bottom left corner is the vehicles roll bar.
It brings a new perspective to the need for reliability. 
My only reservation is the Jimny may not be ideal for high speed use on normal UK roads. I also travelled as passenger many miles in a Suzuki Swift on normal Indian roads(which vary from surprisingly good to absolutely dreadful) This could also be a possible contender. Appeared quite solid but maybe a bit spartan on the interior. (but may be better on UK spec cars) Locally built Suzuki and Toyota are very common in India. You dont often see a Honda car . .
I took the following photo from the back of an open Maruti built Suzuki gypsy, which is similar in size and mechanically to a Jimny . The bar in the bottom left corner is the vehicles roll bar.
It brings a new perspective to the need for reliability. My only reservation is the Jimny may not be ideal for high speed use on normal UK roads. I also travelled as passenger many miles in a Suzuki Swift on normal Indian roads(which vary from surprisingly good to absolutely dreadful) This could also be a possible contender. Appeared quite solid but maybe a bit spartan on the interior. (but may be better on UK spec cars) Locally built Suzuki and Toyota are very common in India. You dont often see a Honda car . .5
Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 / Re: Suspension lower arms cost, brands advise
« Last post by jasonevans on Today at 09:24:56 AM »I've used Ridex on rear caliper for my old MK1 Jazz and quality seemed fine ( changed about 3 years ago ) . Febi are a better brand but both are ok. Might be worth paying a bit more for Febi parts.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Honda To keep developing Hybrids?
« Last post by Bristol_Crosstar on Today at 09:10:34 AM »EV's will be a no-brainer once they've cracked solid state batteries, probably 4 or 5 years away yet
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: is MyHonda+ down?
« Last post by Wonder on February 11, 2026, 11:23:59 PM »Hi, today I decided to do as @Nicksey did and uninstalled and reinstalled the app. Everything seems to be working again now.
It was a great idea, I hadn't thought of that.
It was a great idea, I hadn't thought of that.
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Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 / Re: New bosch pads and discs still squeaking when braking!
« Last post by NoelM on February 11, 2026, 06:46:44 PM »The noise between pads and discs was quite common on civics a while ago even when shims were fitted.
When asbestos was removed from pads a few years ago slivers of metals were added to the pads. This is what causes the squealing. Hence EBC Ultimax pads are organic and contain no added materials.
I went all through this with various civics
When asbestos was removed from pads a few years ago slivers of metals were added to the pads. This is what causes the squealing. Hence EBC Ultimax pads are organic and contain no added materials.
I went all through this with various civics
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Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 / Re: New bosch pads and discs still squeaking when braking!
« Last post by CRC on February 11, 2026, 05:06:04 PM »In my experience, it's unusual for squeaking to come from the interaction between the pad face and the disc itself, and Bosch is a well respected manufacturer of both discs and pads, so I'd discount that for now.
Personally, I always fit the anti-rattle shims and smear some copper grease on both faces of the shim, to lubricate any high speed movement between the shim and the piston or between the shim and the back of the pad.
Another area to clean up and copper grease are the "ledges" in the caliper that the pads locate on and slide in, the grease tending to slow corrosion in that area and keep the pad movement free.
Just a thought, highly unlikely I know, but the Jazz pads use a small, springy "tang" of metal to rub against the disc and make a horrible squeaking noise when the pad has almost worn down to nothing. It's a very simple, very effective way of letting you know that the pads need changing as the noise will drive you mad. Perhaps just check those on the pads?
Personally, I always fit the anti-rattle shims and smear some copper grease on both faces of the shim, to lubricate any high speed movement between the shim and the piston or between the shim and the back of the pad.
Another area to clean up and copper grease are the "ledges" in the caliper that the pads locate on and slide in, the grease tending to slow corrosion in that area and keep the pad movement free.
Just a thought, highly unlikely I know, but the Jazz pads use a small, springy "tang" of metal to rub against the disc and make a horrible squeaking noise when the pad has almost worn down to nothing. It's a very simple, very effective way of letting you know that the pads need changing as the noise will drive you mad. Perhaps just check those on the pads?
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Any Other cars Like Mk3 Jazz - Cheap To Run ,Practical & SUPER Reliable?
« Last post by 2robbie2 on February 11, 2026, 05:05:58 PM »Hi - with the age, mileage and reliability parameters you have given, aside from a Mark 3 Jazz, the only cars I would consider are a Toyota C-HR, Toyota RAV4, Lexus UX, Honda HRV, Suzuki Jimny (mark 4 model from 2018 onwards) and Suzuki Vitara.
If you want to avoid proper self charging hybrids, then you will be mainly restricted to the Suzuki Jimny (1.5 naturally aspirated petrol engine with timing chain) and Vitara (1.4 Boosterjet mild hybrid or 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol engines with timing chains) - both have an excellent reliability record. The Jimny is shorter than the Jazz whilst the Vitara is a bit more substantial (although mostly in terms of height - see measurements below). The Jimny is now seen by many as a very desirable/trendy car and is quite expensive, whilst the Vitara only costs a bit more than a Mark 3 Jazz.
Jazz Mark 3 length:- 4.028m
Jazz Mark 3 width (excluding mirrors):- 1.694m
Vitara length:- 4.175m
Vitara width (excluding mirrors):- 1.775m
If you want to avoid proper self charging hybrids, then you will be mainly restricted to the Suzuki Jimny (1.5 naturally aspirated petrol engine with timing chain) and Vitara (1.4 Boosterjet mild hybrid or 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol engines with timing chains) - both have an excellent reliability record. The Jimny is shorter than the Jazz whilst the Vitara is a bit more substantial (although mostly in terms of height - see measurements below). The Jimny is now seen by many as a very desirable/trendy car and is quite expensive, whilst the Vitara only costs a bit more than a Mark 3 Jazz.
Jazz Mark 3 length:- 4.028m
Jazz Mark 3 width (excluding mirrors):- 1.694m
Vitara length:- 4.175m
Vitara width (excluding mirrors):- 1.775m
