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I just replaced my brake switch. Its a big blue box, and you can see the switch hit the pedal. It does not take any tools to remove. Just a twist like replacing a tail light. Then you can get to the plug to it. I had to use some the push on the very center of the tab. It was not easy to unplug...

In the old days the front brakes did wear faster, because the front brakes did most of the work. This was because you did not want the rear brakes locking up under hard braking. If that happens, the the rear would swing out in a panic stop. The CX-5 has electronic brake distribution. This...

When I first bought my cx-5 I thought the crosswinds affected it too much. It was almost scary. But coming from a sedan I thought it was just the design of being in a taller vehicle. But it turned out the tire pressure was too low. I went to discount tire and they aired them up to 35 psi and the...

Nice color on those wheels Buujinbejita.

Thats a good idea on cracking the bleeder screw open. I never thought of that. I will use that next time. I am coming up on 50,000 miles. I already replaced my rear brake pads. My front ones still look new. This is pretty much the opposite of every car I have owned. I do like the idea of the...

Highly unlikely you need a clutch replacement. I took my 626 to 250,000 miles before replacing the original clutch. That car many squeaking clutch pedals. New fluid and sil glyde on the moving clutch pedal parts alway quieted it down. I am sure the CX-5 clutch will last just as long, since I am...

I am just wondering about the PCV system. Will serving this system help to keep these valves clean? On my old car it was right on top of the valve cover. This one is hidden. From what I've read its under the intake manifold. Can I get to it by removing the cover under the engine bay, and go from...

That blue driver dongle looks good, $99 at amazon. Is it more thorough than the cheaper ones? Good news, with the new brake switch installed all warning lights are now not lighting up. No tools needed to replace. It kind of like replacing a headlight bulb, Just a small twist and its out, then...

Yes it helped mine, but still waiting on the original poster for this one. I replaced the fluid at 40,000 miles. So it was time and should be kept clean. The fluid will absorb water and make things squeak. Especially with the humidity and downpours we have here. If he is on the sw side of...

Thanks for the responses. I like the idea of the Dingle.

Bleeding clutch fluid. If you are going to do it yourself, keep in mind that when the clutch/brake fluid reservoir gets a little low that is when you clutch master cylinder runs dry. I think you can see where the hose is on the back of it. In other words when your reservoir runs low, you will...

For the second time my check engine light came on. And I have been seeng the TCS and TPMS lights come on too ( these two lights go on and off everyday ). I went to the parts store and they pulled several codes. They all seem to point to the Brake Switch A. I get my new switch in the mail...

Mine had a slight squeak like the video, just not as bad. I flushed the brake and clutch fluid. Now its quiet.

Replaced brake switch. This is very interesting because saturday my check engine light came on. I went to the parts store and they pulled the code PO571. Which is cruise control/Brake switch A circuit malfunction. The engine light cleared after they pulled the code and has not come back. I...

I've had this problem for a few weeks now, and have not spent much time getting to the root of the problem ( because of the heat an humidity here in houston ). I took all the sensors and wiped them clean, only the drivers side front looked dirty. My next step is figuring out a way to clean the...

Its not unusual. I replaced an oxygen sensor on a friends honda accord because of a check engine light, and his car was due for inspection. It took about 3 weeks before that car would say the cycle was complete and pass. It more than just a set amount of miles. Its my understanding it needs to...

The light came back on today. Thanks for the idea on the spray. I will give that a try when I get the chance. I see online the sensors are not that expensive, if I knew which one it was. Still cheaper to replace all four than take it to Mazda to get the code pulled. Could I get an ohm meter and...

I Took all my ABS sensors out and wiped them. The only one that was really dirty was the front drivers side. Which looked like it had rust residue on it. But its plastic so not really a big deal for the sensor itself. Although there is a little round circle on the end of the sensor that I would...