brakes

Hi, I thought it would be nice if we started brake pad review. I don't normally run pads so low. Since I need jack suv, remove tires, etc. It's really only 45 mins more to change pads. Which can be purchased $20-60 Trying to keep it easy so -Front/ Back/ Both, Vehicle, city/heavy...

Hello Mazdas247. I recently did a detailed write up on fitting CX-9 front calipers onto a 4th Gen Mazda3. You can find it on mazda3revolution with pretty pictures and painting detail. The gist of it is that you have to use 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue w/ 3rd row seating rotors, and add 2mm thick...

Hey guys Sorry if I’m repeating similar topic. During replacement of rear brake pads I accidently turn ignition on while rear brake pads removed ( was trying to turn EPB off, which I realised lately ) During this boo boo, caliper piston extended all the way out. Tried windback tool but it...

Hey, I want to grease the guide pins in the caliper and wondering if generic silicon grease for rubber up to 200 degrees should be enough for this job. Thanks!

On my 2013, I replaced my rear rotors and pads last month and after a couple of weeks, I can hear a single clunk when engaging the brakes at low speed (around 40km/h). I lubed everything (slide pins, mounting hardware, etc.) and (re)torqued everything according to the owners manual. I think...

*EDIT* The issue ended up being the slotted and drilled rotors. Apparently they are known for making this noise. I'm leaving this post up in case someone else has a similar issue in the future.. Hi everyone. I have a '23 CX-5 AWD with 27,600 miles on it. I am super good to the car and pretty...

When we first got the 3rd gen 3, the rear brakes looked obviously like it was able to fit something larger from a different Mazda. The parts catalog showed that the brake shield is off a CX-5, so that was a clue. My hunch was right, but people on another popular Mazda3 forum discovered long...

I engaged my rear brake service mode while the calipers where off and now the pistons are fully extended. Anything I can do to fix this or is replacing something the only option? 2013-2016 CX-5

I first noticed a cyclic rubbing/dragging sound seemingly coming from one or the other of my front wheels while driving with the radio off one day. The rub seemed to be consistent with each revolution of a wheel (the frequency of the rubbing sound quickly increasing with the vehicle’s speed)...

Anybody beat that for the ORIGINAL brakes? Had rotors and pads replaced today for the first time. Just under 82k miles. 4mm in front, 2mm in the rear. Weren't making noise or anything. Pretty happy. (Damn..just detailed her too and that rim looks like hell ... Guess I didn't get them well...

Just completed a brake job on my 2020 CX-9 with 56,447 miles. I used a Stop One Brake kit which included pads, rotors, and all hardware. Link - Stop One brake kit Amazon $477 as of April 2025 How did I choose this brand? So many to choose from, many I'm sure are good brands. Stop One had...

I’m new here and am grateful to have found your forum and have spent several hours reading up on changing the rear brake pads. Had I read these tidbits of info instead of incorrectly following a couple of videos on youtube I wouldn’t have had this problem, but I do have some info that may...

Any suggestions on brake parts for a 2018 CX9 AWD? At 45K, my rear pads are shot and I'm planning to replace rotors + pads + hardware. I had a look at Brembo's OEM site but they only offer pads (no rotors). Thanks.

I have a 2015 Mazda CX-5 AWD. I replaced the rear pads and discs about 2 years ago and they are already used up so something might be wrong with the caliper. I went to replace the caliper today and bought a replacement but the bracket bolts are bigger than the hole on the replacement. I went to...

I have seen a few "brake upgrade" threads for the CX-5, but none of them were focused on fade, which is the primary concern in my case. When we load up the 5 for extended camping trips, stock brakes are not able to handle long or repeating down-hills. Fade is pronounced and the steering wheel...

My 2018 Mazda 3 5 door is having some rear brake problems and I was wondering if anyone else here had a similar issue. Since almost new (about 11 months ago), the rear brakes did not show even wear on the rotors. Not even a smaller stripe of worn rotor in the middle, just a bunch of lines -...

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I picked myself up a 2000 Protege to turn into a daily. The rear brake lines are rusted through and leak. The fuel lines look crappy but arent leaking yet. I found a couple old threads of people having the same problem but does anyone have part numbers or links for replacement hard lines? I also...

so new car, and I'm having a problem difficult to diagnose. first i drive the car home to find the driver rear brake smoking, take the caliper off and notice the calipers, rotors, pads are brand new but installed without the hardware. cleaned/ lubed everything reassembled and made it 40 miles no...

I have a 2014 Mazda CX5 GT and I was told that I need all my brakes done, front worse then back. Also told that my shocks are leaking and they need to be replaced. I have 60,772 miles currently. Second thing is I see some people say rotors and some say disc. What type of brakes are on my car...