Is there a problem with the brake caliper on the Mazda CX 5?
Mazda dealership recommends replacement of both rear calipers. Mazda corporation is unwilling to help. It appears maxda Cx-5 is having problems with their epb and is unwilling to admit it. See all problems of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 .
What are the problems with the Mazda CX-5?
Issue was a frozen caliper bracket on the rear drivers side which resulted in creating excessive heat and premature wear of the pads and rotors. See all problems of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 .
When to put Mazda CX-5 in service mode?
A quick video discussing Mazda CX-5 electronic parking brakes (EPB) and the procedure to put the system into service mode. It is important that you put these systems into service mode prior to doing any work on the rear brakes. If you compress the rear brake caliper pistons without doing this, you can damage the calipers and the EPB motors.
What to do if rear brake piston won’t unwind?
Could try rotating the piston itself – protect the rim with some cloth and grab it tight with mole grips/pliers, and rotate the entire thing. Should have the same effect as turning the grub screw, though you might end up with a scratched piston (which you can replace for about 15 quid).
What to do about rear disc brake pads on Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with screw-in type rear caliper pistons that require a special tool to turn them back or you may be able to use a pair of needle nose pliers. Do not use a “C” clamp to try and compress back the pistons. Rest the caliper on the rear suspension or suspend it from the spring with a bungee cord.
What should brake line pressure be on Mazda CX-5?
The CX-5 owner’s manual specifies that the lug nuts should be tightened to between 80 to 108 lb-ft of torque. Sit in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and pump the brake pedal a few times to restore the brake line pressure.
Can a Mazda CX-5 have an EPB?
If your CX-5 has the EPB, you should NOT screw-in or rotate the rear caliper pistons. Vehicles with the EPB can have the rear pistons compressed straight in after the EPB has been placed in service mode. Turning back the rear caliper pistons on a Mazda vehicle with an EPB may damage the electronic parking brake actuator motor.
A quick video discussing Mazda CX-5 electronic parking brakes (EPB) and the procedure to put the system into service mode. It is important that you put these systems into service mode prior to doing any work on the rear brakes. If you compress the rear brake caliper pistons without doing this, you can damage the calipers and the EPB motors.
Is there a problem with my Mazda CX 5?
Mazda dealership recommends replacement of both rear calipers. Mazda corporation is unwilling to help. It appears maxda Cx-5 is having problems with their epb and is unwilling to admit it. The electronic parking brake on my 2016 Mazda Cx-5 started acting strange a few weeks ago.
What should I do if my brake caliper is stuck?
Check the rubber boots and remove, clean, and lubricate the guide pins again. They can be a pain to remove when they have been stuck for a while – so a torch is a must to warm them up when trying to remove them. If your sticking caliper problem comes from the vehicle’s rear, there is a big chance of a problem with the parking brake.
What happens when the brake pad is stuck?
When the brake caliper sticking problems happen, or when the pad is stuck, the car will be reduced in power and cannot maintain its speed. It seems as if the parking brake is on. This is another popular symptom to tell if a brake becomes seized or not.
Mazda dealership recommends replacement of both rear calipers. Mazda corporation is unwilling to help. It appears maxda Cx-5 is having problems with their epb and is unwilling to admit it. See all problems of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 .
Mazda dealership recommends replacement of both rear calipers. Mazda corporation is unwilling to help. It appears maxda Cx-5 is having problems with their epb and is unwilling to admit it. The electronic parking brake on my 2016 Mazda Cx-5 started acting strange a few weeks ago.
Why does my Mazda CX-5 squeak at low speeds?
Started off with a consistent wheel squeak at the front wheels when the car is just started, moving at low speeds and when the wheel was turned. Ended up turning into warped rotors. ~$400 for each set of front and rears. My Mazda CX-5 is not even a year old and has only 5,000 miles.
What causes a brake caliper to go to the floor?
If the backside of the tire is wet with fluid either you have a brake caliper that is leaking and must be replaced or a wheel cylinder that has gone bad and needs replacing. Both of these problems allow a fluid leak through their brake fluid seals.
What causes brake pedal to travel too far before stopping?
When a brake pedal starts to travel too far before stopping, there is a problem. By design, brake pedal height and travel differ slightly from one vehicle to another. Something is wrong, when the height or travel of the brake pedal changes.
Where can I get a brake caliper replaced?
The contact noticed an abnormal burning odor and observed smoke from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (Mazda of olympia, 2201 carriage st sw, olympia, wa 98502) where it was diagnosed that the caliper needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired.