Maintenance Schedule and costs
- Thread starter Phoenix42
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Found it here:
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/pdf/maint_schedules/2010_Mazda5_MS.pdf
A few other docs can be found off of this link. This is all under the owners section.
I though at some point I saw a requirement to lube the brake slider pins.
In any case I'd still be interested in hearing what people have ended up paying for maintenance at the dealer, I know this is going to vary, but at least it would give me an idea, and save me from sticker shock.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/pdf/maint_schedules/2010_Mazda5_MS.pdf
A few other docs can be found off of this link. This is all under the owners section.
I though at some point I saw a requirement to lube the brake slider pins.
In any case I'd still be interested in hearing what people have ended up paying for maintenance at the dealer, I know this is going to vary, but at least it would give me an idea, and save me from sticker shock.
In Canada, Mazda Canada recommends service every 4 months or 8000 km with a major service at 24000/48000km etc. The basic service is not much more than an oil change and costs about 30 bucks. The 24000km service includes, among other things, lubing the caliper sliders. It cost me 200 bucks for this service, including tire rotation. Others on this forum have done the pick and choose approach to service and had only Mazda-specific service done at the dealer, and had routine service done by less costly methods. As long as the service is completed when due, and is recorded somewhere, the warranty will likely not be affected.
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Don't forget ATF.
No need to lube caliper pins.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123755570&highlight=caliper
No need to lube caliper pins.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123755570&highlight=caliper
When I first got my 5 I have a sqealing brake pad problem, reported this to the dealer under warranty and all they did was lubed the pins and the noise is gone. Which means that dealer allows lube on the pins. Yes the pins does not have boots on them but I believe they have rubber grease wipers inside that wip[es the grease dirt when the pin moves. My opinion is this is inferior compared to w/ boots but is easy to service ala DIY. I suggest fellow 5 owners be sure to ask your dealer to inspect/service each time you go for oil change.
I don't know how they 'lube' the pins. But in my scheduled maintenance where it included 'lubing the pins' There is no indication that they removed the brake pads at all. To get to the pins (at least in older cars) one has to detach the caliper and the pads will have to be removed and get cleaned. I believe they just smeared grease in the area where the caliper glides over the stationary part. Maybe this is the right thing to do. Either the mechanic is uncomfortable dismantling the brakes, or maybe it is not needed.
But still It is a very high price to pay for a mechanic getting a screwdriver dipping it on a grease and applying the grease to that part of the brake assembly.
It appears dealership has this "Your car is under warranty, we will make sure it is in good condition. Leave the details to us.." kind
of message.
After the warrany, I will be doing the maintenance myself.
But still It is a very high price to pay for a mechanic getting a screwdriver dipping it on a grease and applying the grease to that part of the brake assembly.
It appears dealership has this "Your car is under warranty, we will make sure it is in good condition. Leave the details to us.." kind
of message.
After the warrany, I will be doing the maintenance myself.
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- 2008 Mazda5 Touring
The caliper pins can be removed without touching the pads.
- Remove the wheel.
- Unbolt the pins from the back of the caliper.
- Rub some grease along the shaft of the pin. (I just dip it in the can of bearing grease)
- Reassemble.
- Remove the wheel.
- Unbolt the pins from the back of the caliper.
- Rub some grease along the shaft of the pin. (I just dip it in the can of bearing grease)
- Reassemble.
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- 2008 Mazda5 Touring
Are you asking for a 'How-to' to lube the caliper pins?
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- 2008 Mazda5 Touring
I think I'll have to do this and take photos before I post a 'How-to' for it - if it ever stops raining here.
A picture is worth...
A picture is worth...
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No need to remove anything but the pin itself. Before you start better be sure you have an allen key size 7mm, this is not included in most allen key set, I bought one of those allen socket thing for $7.
Once you have taken off the wheel, take off the plastic plug that covers the pins. There are 2 pins on each wheel of course, so 2 plugs. Use the 7mm allen key and loosen the caliper pins, I did 1 at a time, pulled the pins out and grease and return and tighten. (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN). Pack the the area around the pin with extra grease with your finger but not too much. Cap it with the plastic plug. Repeat with the lower pin, repeat with the rest of the wheels.
Hope this helps.
