brakes

  1. J

    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...
  2. R

    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...
  3. M

    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...
  4. P

    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...
  5. W

    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...
  6. T

    Mushy brake pedal (2006 Mazda5)

    A friend has a 2006 mazda 5. He was driving and hit a dip in the road. Now the brake pedal is very mushy. The pedal sinks almost like a bad master cylinder. But still stops just over halfway down. He says he now hears a hissing sound when pressing the brakes. I think that is just the vacuum for...
  7. E

    Mazda Noise Challenge: Name that sound!?

    I'm trying to decide which mechanic to trust about this sound I'm hearing in my 2013 Mazda5. One says wheel bearing, one says brakes. Are either of them right!? CLUES: The sound seems to be associated with pressing on the brakes, but it doesn't always happen. I do not feel any shimmy in the...
  8. Z

    2016 CX-9 Hissing and Squeaky Brake

    We just returned from a ~1000 miles trip (500 miles each way). I can tell you it was the most comfortable drive ever with our CX-9 GT. I love it very much so far! However, I noticed that the vehicle produced hissing noise when I applied the brake at the 60+mph after driving little over 100...
  9. R

    Metallic sound when releasing brakes

    I've had an annoying braking issue on my 2012 Mazda 5 since Day 1. Sometimes when I release the brakes, I hear a distinct metallic "clunk" sound coming from near the bottom of the pedal. When the car was within warranty I had the dealership inspect it, but they couldn't figure out the root...
  10. C

    FOW system malfunctions, slams on brakes on highway - happen to you?

    Hi everyone, if you have experienced a problem with the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system or the cruise control associated with it, please file a complaint with NHTSA. it takes less than 5 minutes. My 2014 mazda 6 applied the brakes while I was on the highway then the "inspection needed"...
  11. P

    Mazda Protege SE 2000 - Road to a better life

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and am a new owner a Mazda Protege SE 2000. I bought it for a cheap price and am wanting to modify it further. There are problems with the brakes and when I turn both left or right. Any suggestions on which parts I should get to exchange? Also, after seeing some...
  12. M

    only 2,700 miles and brakes won't stop squeaking!!

    I just bought my 2016 CX-5 3 months ago, and for the past 1500 miles my brakes have been squeaking at low speeds. Basically, I'm stuck in traffic for most of my commute to work in L.A., and when my foot is on the accelerator at a normal speed and then I stop, it's fine. But when I'm rolling to...
  13. D

    2002 Protege5 No Brake Pedal Pressure

    Hi, I have an odd problem. I replaced my rear callipers and rotors and pads recently, and then bled the brakes. Which seemed to work fine. I replaced all the aforementioned only because it was time, there was no other brake issue. After a week of driving the car brake pedal became slow and...
  14. K

    Help Diagnose Brakes?

    I know this may considered a Brake and Suspension topic, however this is performance in my opinion. 2001 Mazda protege MP3, rear brake calipers. During this winter car worked fine, as soon as the temperature outside reaches 65F+, the rear Passenger side caliper locks up, starting the drive...
  15. MazdaDriverNJ

    Rear brakes replacement and cost

    Hi guys, I haven't been here in a while... I guess it's good that there weren't any car issues or questions.. but missed the forum. I am at almost 51K miles, and I am told (by 3 different places) that rear brakes need to be replaced. No noise or squeaking so I am hoping rotors are still good...
  16. S

    Smart City Brake Malfunction - New 2016 CX-5

    Haven't had any luck with dealer service department yet (though they are trying), hoping someone here has some ideas: Purchased new 2016 CX-5 GT AWD w/i-ACTIVESENSE at the end of March, and within a week started receiving the following two error messages on my info panel: "Smart City Brake...
  17. P

    Protege 2002 Calipers and Rotors for Sale - Save on Core charges

    I just upgraded my brakes with the Mazda 6 upgrade. If you want to do that too, you can buy these caliper, trade them in fro rebuilt ones and save a lot of bucks on the core charge. Front and Rear Cailpers, Rotors and Brake lines. $75 plus shipping for all You will get ~ $50 credit on the...
  18. A

    08 Brake Lights and Cruise Control Issue

    Hello I have an 08 M5 Sport Auto, and for a while now my cruise control has been acting up where it will work for a few minutes after first starting/driving the car but then it will no longer engage. The CRUISE stays on amber, just wont go green. Today after doing a little looking I saw a post...
  19. T

    BEWARE 2014 Mazda3 hatchback caliper and brakes!

    Wanted to warn customers of the 2014 Mazda3 hatchback having manufacturing issues right at the plant. They are sending out new cars without being tested properly. I could have been killed a week ago when I lost my brakes and my caliper fell off. I only have 12,000 KM on the car it's brand new...
  20. 1

    Rear brake pad and rotor replacement

    I am a new member but longtime Mazda owner. Bought my 2010 Mazda 5 GS new and it's now past warranty. I plan to do the basic maintenance work (brakes, oil, filters, belts etc.) myself. My first job is to replace rear pads and rotors as they are visibly rusted out and no longer flat. I have...
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