kdr3885

I have an 85 GSL SE with what appears to be the original wiper arms and blade assemblies (all metal and finely sculpted). I have not been able to find replacement wiper blades that will fit the existing arms. The current blade assemblies have a protruding pin that locks into the end of the arm. The blades I ordered from Black Dragon are plastic assemblies with a different attachment mechanism. I would settle for just the rubber blade replacements. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

kdr3885

Here is a pic of the original arm and blade holder.

pdxgen1

I ordered what I assumed to be Mazda replacement blades from Mazdatrix & they sent Bosch, which work. I am with you, I would appreciate all metal exact, direct, replacements that look like the OEM. I am assuming that Mazda doesn't carry them any longer, but I could be wrong. Mazdatrix usually sends OEM Mazda replacement parts when possible.

You may be able to buy just the rubber refills at a local parts store, bring in your blade assy., rubber refill removed from the blade, and try some of what they have in stock. Length is not that critical, if too long tyou can trim to length. whether or not they fit into the ears on the blade assy. is what's critical. Let us know what you find out.

Bruce

kdr3885

Went ahead and pulled the inserts out of the plastic assemblies black dragon sent me and installed them on the original equipment. Just hate paying for more than I need.

pdxgen1

So you pulled the rubber refills out of the new blade assys. and slid them into the old all metal blades? They fit OK? What brand were the blade assys. that Black Dragon sent you? I may look at my Bosch & see if they will fit. Still be nice to get new complete blade assemblies, with new metal as well as rubber.

Bruce

kdr3885

They seem to fit fine. I think they were run of the mill K-line brand. Nothing special. Haven't tried them yet.

Coltdaddy47

Autozone, oreillys, advanced, wal mart all have replacent wiper blades. There is multiple ways of installing wiper blades depending on the application. Some bladed even have a picture on the back of the package showing how to install them properly. Or if in doubt ask the autozone guy to install them for you if you cant.