Creaking/Groaning Noise during low speed braking (2023 CX5)

[bizkitgto]

I recently had my front brakes and rotor replaced (stock OEM parts) two months ago (due to loud brake noise), and I still hear a noise from the front of my 2023 CX5 while braking. The noise comes during low speeds, usually under 10 mph, and almost always when coming to a full stop. The sound is not an obnoxious loud, high pitch squeak or squeal that you typically hear from brakes, this is more like a groan or creek, almost like a trumpet sound. I also hear a similar noise while shifting from park into reverse or drive. I hope it is not transmission issue too! This is driving me crazy!

Any thoughts?

 

[Koko_Bandit]

They may not have put the anti-squeak pads/compound on the back of the new pads or cleaned everything well before installing new pads.

 

[N7turbo]

They may not have put the anti-squeak pads/compound on the back of the new pads or cleaned everything well before installing new pads.

Anti-squeak pads? There were no such pads on my 2023.

 

[Koko_Bandit]

Anti-squeak pads? There were no such pads on my 2023.

Some aftermarket pads come with them.

 

[bizkitgto]

Some aftermarket pads come with them.

The stock pads on 2023 CX5 are KY01-33-28ZC-MV, which are made by Akebono and I believe they are semi-organic. These aren't the good ceramic Akebono's.

 

[Koko_Bandit]

I overlooked that OEM parts were used. My bad. It could still be due to lack of cleaning or anti-squeak compound.

 

[N7turbo]

I overlooked that OEM parts were used. My bad. It could still be due to lack of cleaning or anti-squeak compound.

Mazda does not use or recommend any grease be put on the pads, but you do on the areas where the metal clips attach.