brakes

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...

Hi. I have a 2002 Protege5 (with no ABS system), and I'm on my third rear, left brake caliper. They keep seizing up (very hot after I stop driving), and I had thought it was bad remanufactured calipers, or problems with the auto-tensioning system. Anyway, this one is new (just driven on...

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...

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...

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"...

Working on rear brakes today. Replaced passenger side rotor and pads with a bit of a fight with caliper pins and carrier bolts. Found inserting pads surprisingly difficult BTW, any ideas why? Was able to retract caliper piston by hand just by using an open ended spanner (19mm) in the notches...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hey everyone, I've been happily driving my MP5 since the last major overhaul but it's time to deal with my annoying intermittent shift issues (diagnosed earlier) which I'm hoping will be resolved by rebuilding the clutch master cylinder (bought the kit from Mazda), replacing the flex hose from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dealership told me I need to rear brakes that I'm in the red, I can see they look pretty low gave me a price $330 for new pads and to shave the rotors. 1. Isn't 20k to soon to need rear pads? 2. Is that a good price? What do you guys think, let me know thanks!

The engine on my Mazda5 suddenly revs(races) with my foot on the brake. I have stopped at a light with my foot on the brake. The car stops normally. After about 3-5 seconds the engine suddenly revs and the car lurches forward. Applying the brakes harder does not help. The only way I can prevent...

so... my wife took her 2008 mazda 3 to the local mechanic to get a new front driver-side tire because it had a bubble in it. presumably from hitting a pothole. during the tire installation the mechanic notices that her brakes are almost completely gone. car has roughly 75k on it. so they replace...