As a backyard/weekend mechanic, I've done a fair share of brake jobs. Not sure why I decided to check for a video on the CX-5 but sure glad I did. I had no idea about the service mode for the p-brake. Thanks so much for the info!

@gregrobertson9957

Жыл бұрын

it's a real gotcha that could cost money and frustration - even for the experienced. Also the piston design looking like it needs to be spun but doesn't (can cause misalignment with alignment nub, damaging EPB). OP did an excellent job here.

@gregcole7899

Жыл бұрын

@@gregrobertson9957 what would the symptoms of that be? I suspect the guy who did the brakes on my mother's car screwed something up. The pedal feels soft and it clunks when braking in reverse.

@jasoncary6287

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I've done so many brake changes on older vehicles but I decided to watch this and thankfully he pointed out the small details that are different. Thanks Maq!

@rutgershouses

Жыл бұрын

What happens if you don’t put it in service mode for the rear brakes ?

@KerfMan

Жыл бұрын

​@@rutgershouses Long story short. After purchasing a certified pre-owned 2018 CX-5 the previous owner had the back brakes and rotors replaced by a local service garage just before he traded it in. Luckily for me the first week I had it I tested the power emergency brake. Smelled something burning couldn't figure it out where was coming from until I realize it was coming from the back of the CX-5. I went to touch the back wheel and burnt my hand! Both back wheels or extremely hot. Both sides locked up. The dealership told me that whoever did the brake job did something wrong. There's a special way that those brakes need to be done. If I didn't buy certified pre-owned it would have cost me over $900 to replace both of those emergency brake motors. Mazda covered the cost. Just something to think about if you plan on doing it yourself.

Regarding 4:26: When one pad wears more than the other pad it is usually due to not enough lubrication in one or both of the glide pins causing one or both of them to hang up. Later in the video you take those glide pins out, clean them and regrease them, so you solved the problem without realizing it. Great video! Thanks.

Some tips from someone who does this for a living. Use a die grinder with a cutoff wheel or similar to remove all corrosion from under the clips. Use antisieze under the clips to prevent jacking and sticking pads, which is the reason the outer was worn more. Use flat blade screw driver and catch the edge of a towel and twist it into the line holes to wipe the old grease and contaminants out. I also usually put grease on the lips where the pin boots go over on the brackets to prevent rusting and water intrusion. Dy fit your pads once you have the clips in the bracket. 9 times out of 10 aftermarket pads fit too tight. Use the die grinder to remove the burrs on the pad ears and enough material so there is a little bit of play top and bottom and end to end. This will prevent pad seizing for a long time, which is necessary in any rust belt states in particular.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I will use those tips in the future. I just worked on a 2017 Ford Explorer that was from a rust belt state. It was a pain and I can see how those tips would help.

@kevinhancock4064

Жыл бұрын

Good tips there pal I've not long done my rears I found though my rears even after a good wire brush were bit of a pig going in not had same issue on other cars just got 2 cars through mot ..(brakes etc ) maybe need a file on then they were a bit rusty as such 😊

@kevinhancock4064

Жыл бұрын

I just read yoir lower section about the ears I do own a due grinder . I used a file to remove some excess but I'll remove more next time to allow better movement thanks buddy

@truhunk1

2 ай бұрын

Yes, good point. I had to use a grinder to remove about 1/2 mm from the end of the pads. Otherwise they wouldn’t fit into the bracket.

Again, very helpful video... got a few things to add: First, before replacing the caliper over the new brake pads, be sure to check that the 4 caliper piston indents/notches on the outer edge of the piston are in the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o-clock positions. Reason-being is that the brake pad will have a peg in the center of the lower edge that needs to fit into the piston indent/notch. Second, torque the 2 caliper bracket bolts to 70 ft lbs and the 2 caliper bolts to 20 ft lbs. And last, if your rotor is seized to the hub (mine was... I live in the rust belt), look for a 5/16" threaded hole in the rotor around the area of the lug nut holes (OEM rotors will have one, after-market rotors may have one, two, or no holes at all). For a OEM rotor thread in a 5/16" x 20 TPI (fine thread) bolt about 1" long (best to use a class 5 bolt to reduce the chances of the bolt breaking or bending) when you feel the bolt come in contact with the hub, just slowly tighten it until the rotor breaks loose. The threads will probably be rusted so use some PB Blaster penetrant to help thread it in, also spray some PB blaster along the seam between the hub and the rotor.

Had a weird feeling about doing my girls brakes on her Cx-5. I’ve done plenty of brake jobs and was already betting it had rotating caliper pistons and thinking about where my tool was. Glad I came, and you seem like a stand up car guy.

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to do this the correct way. You've saved me a major headache with the electronic brakes.

Our CX5 is due for a full brake job, thanks for the information, I had no idea about service mode for the rear brakes!

Good vid! I had to watch about 5 different videos then I strung together a way to do the repair that would match my physical handicap. It worked great and your video showing a single point lift on front and back helped a ton! I noticed you went right over the part where you installed the pads in the assembly. I did watch another Vid and they pre-installed the pads in the assembly, this was the cat’s meow. It worked way better for me than installing at the brake location. I only had 2 rear pads low but did all 4 wheels. It had 84,000 miles and rotors were fine so left alone. I was really surprised how well the CX-5 Skyactive Tech took over a 2400 mile 2000 lb trailer tow I did this summer in TX heat. Skyactive allowed me to use cruise control, with a tow, and I was shocked brakes were not worse, I checked them before the trip also. I will always have a Mazda in my fleet now. Not rich, just always keep 4-6 cars for different uses, done it for decades, hence I have to still do my own brakes because I like my little fleet. Thanks a ton and I look forward to seeing how you repair your fleet. Amazing how these old videos just keep helping folks. WTG!

@MaqsVids thank you for taking the time to produce and publish this video. Two days ago I found myself in a jam while attempting to replace the rear break pads on my sister's 2017 CX-5 and your video saved our day. You were instrumental in us getting my sister back on the road with a new set of break pads. Your explanation and camera angles together were the perfect balance of information for our success in completing the task. Thank you again.

Great video thank you for 2021 the cx5 maintenance mode will show yellow symbol on the top left of your dashboard. After completion the red centre parking brake will still show brackets. If you have done your rear brakes and took out of service mode and still have the red parking brake with brackets but yellow symbol disappears you are all good

Have to do service on my wife's rear brake calliper and really glad I checked out this video! Would have never known about the brake disengage routing that needed to take place beforehand! Great video and very engaging!

@MaqsVids

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck with yours.

Thanks, i did the front then was heading to the back brakes and watched this. I didn't know about the maintenance mode so this really helped.

Thanks for taking the time, and for including the instructions on the service mode for the parking brake!

Good video! Very informative and great camera angle. One thing I'd mention is you will need to rotate the brake caliper pistons depending on the model you have. Electric E brakes- you can squeeze them in just like you did, if you put them in service mode. Manuel E brakes- you will need to rotate them because the manual brakes don't have a service mode, that I know of. You could ruin the pistons if you force them in without rotating them.

Thanks brother! About to do my neighbors because shes too broke to take it to a shop, and i feel bad for her. If of felt really really bad if i hadnt known about the service mode and burnt her e-brake up. Thanks man, and know that you saved a single mother from unnecessary repair bills.

@jrbesa4461

25 күн бұрын

I paid yesterday $800 for the rear brake rotor and pads. I wanna do it myself but they already start it you think that is reasonable for just a rear set brakes?

Thanks for the info. on getting in and out of service mode. My two cents-. I clean the surface where the brake disk contacts the axle and spray it with a little Fluid Film which will prevent it from rusting on. Also, I find it easier to load the brake bracket with the pads before bolting it back into place. Getting your head inside the wheel well for the inside pad can be a little awkward especially if you're working on the ground. Cleaning and greasing the slide pins and boots is not optional. Torqueing to specs on brake components is important. I used to work for a dealership.

Thank you for the well done video. I don’t often work on cars but your video gave me the confidence to replace the brakes on my own CX-5.

We had to watch about six other videos before we got one that made sense and worked. Thank you so much!

Thank you for this video! I had no knowledge of the maintenance mode for the parking brake. I've been taking the motor assembly off the caliper and unwinding it by hand for years. lol. You've saved me quite a bit of time. Great attention to detail too!

This is a dynamite video, with lots of super helpful tips and great info of all the work requierd, thanks a million dude! :D

Well done video Maq. Detailed enough for a layman.

Thanks for a great job on this video. I will be doing my rear brakes this weekend. Your video instructions are the best I've seen and highly detailed. Great work!!

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck!

Thank you for that brake maintenance mode tip - didn’t even know about it- very helpful.

Thanks for taking the time to do this . I am doing my friends front and rears today. Would not have known about the rear parking brake situation.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. And good luck!

About to do my wife's brakes today and stumbled on this. So thankful I did! Very thorough and you're saving me lots of time. Subbed!

Good stuff. Most detailed video I've found so far. Haven't seen folding the wear indicator in in any others, or the brake maintenance mode. I think I'm gonna try doing them myself for the first time instead of paying the dealer more than $500 for just the rear.

Great video. I took notes and will be doing my 2018 rear brakes in the next few days. Thanks.

Did our 2017 this morning with your help. Appreciate you brother 👊🏽

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man!! I'm glad it worked out.

Just did the annual inspection of my 2016 CX-5 with 50k miles - front pads were fine but rear pads are at the wear limit. This is the first vehicle I've seen where the rears wear out that much faster than the fronts. My outer pads were also worn much more than the inner, just like on the video. I was going to take it in to the shop for replacement, but based on your fine video it looks easy enough to just do it myself. Thanks for posting it!

@robgoody6958

Жыл бұрын

I've heard rears wearing before fronts is becoming common in cars with hill-hold type feature. I've usually had to do rear once for every 2X on front, so maybe....

@dmac7660

Жыл бұрын

I read that Mazda made the rear pads wear faster than usual to try to make them wear out at the same time as the front pads but my 2016 had the same experience - the rear pads went before the fronts.

@dlbook

Жыл бұрын

Crazy I got the CX-5 just ordered brakes and rotors for the rear I'm gonna do this weekend my fronts are fine but the rear are bad bad I've owned 15 cars since the 22 years I've been driving never had this happen before glad to see its common in these vehicles

@dmac7660

Жыл бұрын

The replacement pads have lasted well so only the Mazda pads perhaps.

@onlycodered

Жыл бұрын

There's a known issue with the rear calipers that causes them to wear pads out quicker. Check out this TSB: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10129575-9999.pdf

Nice job, better than other videos at explaining getting the vehicle in and out of service mode and also how to lubricate the brake parts. My daughter has a Mazda CX5 so any additional videos will be helpful.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! More videos will be coming As I do the other maintenance I'm going to document. So, stay tuned😉

Disc brake quiet hardens up. They are supposed to be put on the back of the pads to stop any vibration on the pads on the caliper. 😊

@MaqsVids

3 күн бұрын

@@steveb2528 Yep. I put it on the back of the hardware as a precaution. All hardware doesn't fit perfectly. But sadly, sometimes you don't know it till after you have everything back together. It doesn't happen a lot but enough for me to do that.

WTG !Saved a lot of money and got a better end result! Thanks for the video!

Thank you for this. No wonder I couldn't compress.

Thank you for the video did exactly what you did and just finished. Brakes sounding quiet!

Great video. I love how you have attention to the small details like cleaning the brackets and applying lube. One thing I've learned in my years of DIY is less is more than it comes to the brake lube. The more you put, the more crap it attracts causing noise and issues. Little dabs behind the hardware, on the piston and the side of the caliper that touches the outside pad. Also to replace the rubber boots every time because they wont provide enough force on the pins to spring the caliper back out. I've learned that one the hard way on multiple cars.

@TH-rs3fs

9 ай бұрын

Good points! Are those boots easy to replace?

@TheStevedie

9 ай бұрын

Yes they are. You just pull them off and pop new ones in.

@TH-rs3fs

9 ай бұрын

@@TheStevedie ok gotcha, thx

One thing you may want to do is use some thread locking compound on the caliper pin bolts. I know on many vehicles I believe including Mazda's, the torque setting is pretty low, so rather than over tightening, thread compound ensures they do not come loose.

Thanks Maq. Great video and it looks like this will be my next project. I've done rotors and pads on other vehicles and probably could have stumbled my way through it except....I didn't know jack about the service mode. Thanks again.

Thanks for the service mode tip

Very very well done. Mate, no Music effordable. Your Voice is fine. Great details

Excellent video. Thank you.

This was great and very informative. I did not know about the service mode. Glad I watched!

Very nicely done!

Excellent job! Thanks , doing this next weekend.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck man!

Thanks! Amazing video and great you showed how to put the car into and out of maintenance mode for the e brake.

Thanks for the detailed steps!

Came here for service mode. Thanks!

Very good video! Very informative and helpful, thanks!

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!! If you have a CX-5 you are working on, good luck!!

Thank you so much dude. Was such a easy job with your video as guidance. I did what you did and we definitely put too much of that brake quiet on lol. But I guess that will keep them very quiet now. lol thanks again. Awesome video bro

We are at about 46,XXX miles and I just discovered that we are in need of front and rear pads. About what I would expect I guess, brake system seems well balanced and adequate.

Good useable guide Thanks for sharing 👍

Very informative. Well edited!! Thanks for the help!!

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are very welcome!!!

The reason one pad wears out faster then the other pad is because the caliper sliders are sticking. That means the brake pad on the plunger side is being pressed against the disk harder than the opposite side which is being held stationary due to sliders being stuck. To prevent this the brake caliper sliders need to be cleaned and lubed as regularb maintenance. Many people including myself neglect to do this.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Ahh. Thanks! Then it's sad that the factory set up has that issue. But we'll see how this one goes because I did lube it up pretty well.

very good video. very detailed. thanks

excellent vid man! thanks!

Great video! Much Appreciated 🙌🏾

Excellent video!! Great camera work too. Maintenance mode info was priceless, I had no idea. Would have liked you to mention torque specs in there and use a hint of anti -seize on the hub and threads. I am now a subscriber. Great Job. Thank You.

This was so helpful. Thank You.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Thanks man, you were my buddy this sunday on the driveway :)

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I have a blast making these videos and am glad they are useful.

Great video! Thanks from Russia )

Your video is awesome! Thanks you.

Great work sir!!!!!!!!!!

Nice job! Thanks!

1:51 ah that's the secret sauce the dealership wouldn't tell me

@alexsteel2118

Жыл бұрын

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Nice vid! Usually the inboard pad wears faster with a floating caliper, but looks like you had it the other way. Could be the old rotor had a warped outer surface, or could be your slides had contaminants and weren't moving freely enough to keep pressure even

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't know that about the pads. Now, I am going to pay attention to see if that is more often the case.

Great video, thanks!!

Another great video

My cx5 brakes it’s not due yet, but it’s good to know these things.

Thank you for sharing!

Brilliant video thank you sir

Чувак, у тебя есть смазка для любых предметов и мест, молодец👍

You’re awesome thank you so much

Thats such a good video Thank you.

Legend. Thank you very much

Very helpful thank you

Thanks great video

We have the same watch! Great video, thanks.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! And, a lot of people sleep on Garmins. I love it!

@rg8131

Жыл бұрын

@@MaqsVids best watch I've owned yet

great video man, i am doing my wifes this weekend... didnt know about the maintenance mode settings, thanks for that. I think the pads wear unevenly as the car uses a standard floating caliper design with a single piston...

The noise maker goes on the trailing edge, not the leading. Your removal section shows it. Thinking you may have swapped inner and outer for the first side you did. Not sure it matters but I try to put it the way I found it.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I try to put things by the way I found them too. 🫣 I don't "think" it matters. But I guess we will find out in a few years.

My 2014 with 111,111 miles still has the original front pads but this week I'll be doing the rear for the second time

Nice camera work.

Good video and thanks I need it but ......USE a rubber hammer to hit the ratchet NEVER use your hand as a hammer.....I've been working on cars since I was a pup and wish some one had told me that....I'm 67 years old now and my hands are bad...

@MaqsVids

12 сағат бұрын

Thanks and noted. I will follow your advice. It can hurt sometimes. But, You know how it is when you get yourself all situated in the right position and you don't want to get up. 😂

great job with the lighting and camera work. One of the best Ive seen so far. Ques, can you just use grease in place of the brake quiet for the pad brackets? What's the difference?

Great set of videos. We have squeaky brakes on a 40k CX5. I doubt the originals has been installed with as much care as yours.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! My wife lets me hear it when her car squeaks. I don't have a choice. 😐

@agnosticmoron6711

Жыл бұрын

Make sure that you minimize the amount that you turn the piston during this service. When you return the piston and caliper to the bracket, the piston notch must be aligned such that the small stud on the bottom of the inner pad fits freely into the notch. If it is not aligned, you may have issues trying to get the electronic parking break out of maintenance mode.

Also what's the torque settings for the caliper/ bracket bolts?

Thanks

How did you compress the piston into the caliper, with a compression tool? I'm used to doing it on Miatas, which have a little gear that moves the piston

Great job thx

4:27 dude I'm curious too! I had to replace my brakes at like 22k miles and one side was totally boned while the other was seemingly fine. Seemed like it was a malfunctioning brake system from the factory...

Thank you share clip

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome thank you

I have a CX-5 2013, does that one have a caliper that needs to be twisted? or also no? also, any idea what the torque spec is on those two bolts that hold the caliper?

Thank 😊❤ you 110%

how many miles were on it, just did front and rear on my 2016 with 140,000 mlles this week, and the rears were today.

P with the ❕ is the symbol for parking brake. I think the yellow color suggests it’s in maintenance mode. Usually it’s red in color

Question, do the rotors must be replaced? I will be replacing rear brakes on 2020 cx5 thank you. Great video, very detailed and well explained 👏 👍🏾

@MaqsVids

11 ай бұрын

You don't have to if you can find a place to turn/resurface them. It was a time issue for me.

@SS-st6qr

11 ай бұрын

Understood, same thing for the front rotors right? Also, is it safe to use Castrol Edge full synthetic oil and WIX filter? Or does it have to be Mazda oil and filter.

Thanks buddy

is there any way to remove caliper when the bolts are stuck ??? it is fianl step i could take it off but i just can'r remove it tried the rust penetrant.

I’ve watched your vid countless times and will try to do this weekend. I noticed that on the drivers side you turned the ratchet to the left (counter clockwise) so turning the bolt towards the back of the car. So on the passenger side are you turning the ratchet left towards the front of the car? I can’t figure out the video. Thanks. Great video

Very good video. What rotors and brake pads are you using? I'm having difficulty choosing which ones to buy. Thanks for taking time to make this video.

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I know this is late. But, I just purchased whatever Advance Auto had in stock. But, OEM is always a good bet. I just try to stay away from pads that are too cheap.

Hi! thanks for the great video and information. Do we have to take the car out of the service mode after replacing pads?

@MaqsVids

9 ай бұрын

Yes. Once the new stuff is in, take it out of service mode. Thanks!

Excellent video! I will be doing this to my wife’s CX-5 very soon. Did you change the rotors just because or did you have some warping?

@MaqsVids

Жыл бұрын

Just because and future planning. The old rotors will be turned before I put on the next set of pads . I shouldn't have to buy rotors for many brake changes. And thank you!