rear brakes

Hi folks, Has anyone received good resolution to TSB 04-001-18-3418? This is regarding the rear brakes on a 2016 CX-5. I was able confirm that my VIN is affected. Here is the abstract to this issue: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/MAZDA/CX-5/SUV/AWD#manufacturerCommunications Some...

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...

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...

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...

I wasted a whole day running around trying to find a compression tool to retract the rear caliper pistons on a friends 2006 Mazda3. What a PITA, trying to find one with pins on 3/4" center. Finally managed to persuade a Canadian Tire store to loan us a kit to get the job done. Afterward, I...

my wife's '06 5 Touring has this nasty habit of squealing as she backs out of the driveway every morning. she utterly HATES it and I must say, it's quite annoying. it's done it since day one of having it (purchased in Feb of this year & it only has 50K on it). it only happens in reverse after...

hi all, i have a protege 2002 ES. recently, i heard a squeak noise in the rear and i thought the brake pads might be worn (though they have been changed by previous owner some 20K miles ago); well, the pads look great. the noise seems to appear sometime when i depress the brake or when i drive...