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    2016 front brake/rotor replacement

    Hi all, Im changing the front brakes and rotors on my 2016 Cx 5. Do I need to put the car into maintenance mode as when changing the rears? or Worry about twisting the pistons?. It is my first brake job so I appreciate all the help. Im having the rears done at dealer because Ive read the...
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    No Fluid Flowing During Rear-Right Brake Bleed

    I have a 2008 Mazda3 Sport, and am currently in the process of bleeding the brakes according to this guide posted by flatlander937. I've followed the guide to a tee, with the sole exception of bleeding the rear-left/front-right circuit first, and then beginning with the rear-right as I bleed...
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    Rear Caliper Adjustment Screw Allen Key Size?

    Hey Gang, What size Allen key should I use to turn the adjustment screw on the rear calipers? Feeling pretty defeated after I spent almost 2 hours replacing the pads and rotor on one wheel only to basically feel like I stripped the adjustment screw. I had undo everything and install the old...
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    StopTech ST40 Big Brake Kit - excellent condition

    For sale, StopTech ST40 Big Brake kit - excellent condition. Fits Madza Protege, Protege 5 and MSP. (also fits VW GTi or VR6 1997 - 2005 or Audi TT 1999 - 2006) Brakes have only 12k miles on them - installed at 171k miles on car and taken off at 183k miles. Per pictures, brake pads and rotors...
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    2017~2025 Brake squeal under moderately hard braking and while maneuvering around inclines

    Hey guys, I recently leased a 2018 CX-5 GT AWD and have about 75 miles on the odometer. The vehicle had run 4 miles at the time of delivery and I didn't go on a test drive of the particular car before taking delivery (forgot somehow).The brakes squeal under moderately hard braking. If I apply...
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    2010 CX-9 GT AWD ABS/TCS problem

    There is a "whine" that is most apparent at 32-45 mph.... the volume and the frequency of the "whine" it seems is ONLY proportional to actual road speed of the car (e.g., neutral, up or downshift does not change the sound).... I found out that by pulling the ABS/TCS fuse from the fuse box...
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    2005 Mazda SP23 Front Brake Package, Rotors, calipers and brackets

    Hi, These are stock Front Brakes in great shape. Worked perfect. I just upgraded to the Mazda Speed 12.6 rotors and want to sell these. Make an offer plus what ever shipping and they are yours. Thanks, Paul
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    Protege5 Brake Upgrade

    Hello fellow Mazda friends! I want to do a bugger brake upgrade and have seen a few threads talking about mazda6 rotors and calipers working. Is this true and if it is what do I need from the mz6 to have functional brakes on my Protege5? Side note: I am running 16 rota wheels, Fitment issues...
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    2nd Gen CX-9 having problems buying Aftermarket brakes. "rear set"!!! please help!!

    2016 CX-9 having problems buying Aftermarket brakes. "rear set"!!! I have 2016 CX-9 33k miles, I got this car new for my bday my first car under my name :-) and I love it and everyone that sees it loves it! I live in NYC and drive a lot to say the least. I have always put aftermarket brakes on...
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    2015 city brake option but not working?

    I have a MY2015, built 3/14. It is a touring model but has AFS, sunroof, etc. In the options, I see the city brake on/off. If I turn it off, a light comes on indicating that it is off. I do have the cluster around the rear view mirror. Last snow it also warned that the brake wouldn't work u...
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    New to Mazda 3: Is there a Big Brake mod? Throwing a Evap code...other things

    Hi, Sold my P5 with 205,000! Now for the car I really wanted. 2005 M3, SP23, auto trans - stock everything. Front brakes need replacing: Is there a Big Brake Mod? Clink in the trans changing from park to drive: Motor Mounts? Anything I really need to consider on upgrading? I'm going to...
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    2016 CX-5: Brakes didn't engage three times in span of 20 min

    First time in 27 months since owning CX-5, I am worried and had more scary moments in 20 minutes than in entire >2 years of driving this car. It snowed here in NJ, and I decided to do a short drive to pick some grocery. After each of my stops when I restarted the car, the brakes didn't engage on...
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    Rear caliper wont swing open

    Hello fellow proud mazda owners! I was planning to replace my brake pads today. However, I just spent the last 4 hours trying to pry open the passenger side read caliper with no success. I drive a Protege ES 03. The rear calipers only have one sliding pin, the other "pin" actually acts like a...
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    2016 CX-5 Rear brake wear

    Hi guys, So in my 48k service on my 2016 CX-5, the dealer gave me the report highlighting that I should change my rear discs and pads. According to his report, I had only 3mm left on my rear pads. He quoted 470 CAD so I decided to wait a little bit and get a second opinion. I have 53k now and...
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    Warped Rotors?

    Hi all, I own a 2007 Mazda 3 GT and recently I notice that when I hit the brakes my steering wheel starts to shake. Could this be because my rotors are warped? If they are warped should I have them machined or buy new rotors? Any info will be greatly appreciated. :(
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    Need torque specs please

    Hopefully someone knows or know how to find the torque specs for the cx-5 (2016) caliper and bracket front and rear. The dealer gave me 23-28 ft lbs for caliper and 68-81 ft lbs for the bracket. Just wanted someone to confirm this as I'm not sure if this is correct and for both front and rear...
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    2014 CX5 - Metallic rattle in/near passenger side suspension

    Hi all, please forgive me if this has been answered in previous discussions. I have only recently bought a 2014 CX5 (right hand drive) and have noticed a metallic clang/rattle in the front passenger side suspension area (I believe). The rattle mainly occurs turning left or right and over uneven...
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    Safe to drive if brakes are making noise?

    Hi! I drive a 2008 Mazda 3 and this morning on my way to work I had to make a sudden stop and when I did my brakes made a very loud grinding noise. This noise than continued as I made it the rest of the way to work. I'm planning to bring it in when I get off work, but I just want to make sure...
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    Rusted back Break pads

    Hello Members My 2016 cx5 hardly done 10k, I recently noticed the back calipers looks like rusted. The front ones shows as good as new. At times when i reverse the car in the morning i hear a faint noise form the back tyres. Here in Toronto though they use salt in winter last winter was very...
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    Hawk HPS 5.0 Pads and Centric Cryo High Carbon Plain Rotors - What could go wrong?

    So I set out to replace the front Rotors and Pads in my 2012 Mazda 5. While I am no professional mechanic I have done my share of work on cars. I used to Auto X and Road race a 1985 Pontiac Fiero and had replaced pads and rotors, sway bars, eurothane suspension bushings, Koni's and lowered...
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