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Hey Andy! Really an informative video. Thanks for it. As I’m doing this job myself for the first time and wanted to confirm torque on those bolts for bracket and calliper. Brake bracket- 75 ft-lbs and calliper bolts- 24 ft-lbs
Excellent video, good camera angles, good narration, good list of tools needed and bolt sizes. Also very grateful for your coverage of putting the car into maintenance mode. Big Thank You.
On my 2015 the rear caliper froze up at about 90K miles and needed to be replaced. Also at about 120K one of the slide pins froze up I had to use a 5lb hammer and pound it about 30 times to get it out. You should check the slide pins grease every year. Also if you are cleaning out the bracket where the slide pins go into remove the rubber boot first. I didn't and put it in a parts washer and it grew to twice its normal size due to the solvent.
Yeah they always are there is no secret to this other than finding the right angled approach that works…nothing worth showing as every car will be different
Okay I’ve seen these coated brake rotors, but I’m curious how these compare to painted brake rotors. Any reason in particular the coated rotors were chosen?
@@AndyTheXTech okay, much appreciated. The reason I asked was because I wasn’t sure why my calipers look dingy, even though, when I bought the car new, the calipers were coated. Wasn’t sure if they wore out like paint but looks like they have similar properties
Hi Andy We just carried out a replacement rear pad change with your procedure, (right hand drive) all good now. Did you forgot to mention to pump the pedal first?? Pistons spun (both red and orange lights flashing) until we pumped up the brakes and redid the service on then off. Thanks for the video 👍
I just changed the rear brakes on my Mazda cx5 I didn’t know bout the maintenance mode and I drove it and everything feels fine and no dash light came on should how would I know if I messed up the caliper
I have a 2016 CX-5 that falls into that rear-caliper/EPB module fiasco TSB (R052/16C). We do have brake pulsation, especially at higher speeds when braking, and the pads on the rear are in need of replacement according to a Mazda tech. Could we need the updated rear calipers from the TSB along with pads and rotors? How do you determine if the rotors in the front or the rear need replacement?
if you replace the pads you should replace the rotors. some times if you feel the pulsation/vibration in the steering wheel then its coming from the front and if you feel it in the seat its from the rear.
@@AndyTheXTech how should I determine if the rear calipers are dragging stated in that TSB? It sounds like the way thought it was the EPB module for a while but turns out the rear calipers are the culprit. If one pad on each caliper is worn more than the other?
@@on1ytheb3st you could try with the wheels off the ground, pump the brake pedal a couple times then get out and try to turn the wheels. If there binding up or stuck then there is something causing it at that wheel.
@@AndyTheXTech Its apparently the EPB actuator on the rear calipers that causes the dragging. Creates a situation when you deactivate the parking brake, the pressure from the actuator isn't relieved completely. I guess I'll lift the rear and actuate the parking brake, then deactivate it and see if I can spin the wheels. They should spin completely freely right? Do I need both rear wheels to be off the ground to see if the rear wheel spins freely?
@@on1ytheb3st temperature and pad thickness difference. If the pads are dragging, there will be a greater increase in temperature compared to non-dragging pads. 2nd, a dragging pad (stuck slide pins), one of the pads will be thinner than the other. Pads are supplied to wear evenly (equal pressure), but if the caliper is stuck then one pad (inner) could be thinner than the other.
thanks for tutorial. is the car that stinky there needs to be 5 air fresheners in the center vents? lots of [dead] skunks in the area? how often is the cabin filter changed? Just curious....
Last time i replaced the acuator without put the vehicle to maintenance mode, since that time each time i pull the Ebrake it always show the yellow P light blinking. The scan tool says the acuator disengage. Does that means i ruined my acuator?
@@stjani10 that requires a different tool though. I see Performance Tool makes one that goes onto a ratchet. Andy doesn't have problems with this though, so how important is it?
@@matsudakodo i've done my rear twice, i've done both twist and compress and botn worked fine. But the manual says press is better, as its needs to end the correct position. So ... if you can press fine !
@@stjani10 I've since read that we should not turn the rear pistons. The notches are supposed to line up with the notches on the brake pads, so just push them straight in.
Thanks a lot for the comprehensive guide. Just two questions: 1- do you have any suggestion for brand of pads and rotor and from to buy them in Canada? 2- is the procedure the same for AWD?
You’re welcome! As far as the brand goes, it’s all preference. Normally just a higher quality ceramic brake pad will do. (Raybestos) And yes, this vehicle was an all wheel drive, but it should be the same either way . 👍
Hey quick question, do you know if it’s the same procedure for a 2019+ Mazda 3? Planning to do the rear brakes and rotors but I’m not sure if you compress the caliper piston or if you rotate them piston in with a caliper tool.
I have 3 questions for u: 1. This procedure is the same for ALL Mazda electric e-brake? 2. Can I use the C -clamp rather than took you use? 3. Is it necessary to do those step you showed us, or is there a way we can skip ?
Not sure about about other Mazdas. Clamp should work but be careful not the brake the motor on the back of the caliper. If it wasn’t necessary I wouldn’t show it.
I was going to use a c clamp until I realized the electronic parking brake cover was plastic, meaning I wasn't sure it could handle the c clamp's force and didn't want to break it, so I went to local parts store and borrowed the tool he uses in this video for free (as long as you return it).
Interesting that the maintenance mode is push 5 times the engine button, because on my 2017 (2016 body) it's 3 times. These EPB's are really fragile, really eat up my pads and discs even. Also since i've done the pads a few times sometimes i need to drive the car a bit before the maintenance mode can be turned off again. Otherwise it give's me an error.
He was holding the nut from spinning that mounts the caliper to the caliper bracket where the caliper slide pins are . Hopefully that was a good description.
If anyone is having trouble re-engaging the parking brake, press the button in sequence with the flashing on the parking brake button. Probably spent 5 minutes messing with it before trying that
There was a recall for my Mazda for the parking brake, would say it was disengaged, and my daughter comes home with a red hot rotor, was completely replaced free of charge.
helpful video but you literally cut the one part I came here to see - was struggling w/ getting the pads properly seated in the bracket and you cut that out...
@@AndyTheXTech It's fine, I'm not sure why they gave me so much trouble, never had trouble w/ them on different cars and I was wondering if I was missing something so I came to this video and watched, super helpful but then when it gets to that part it just cuts and skips to them being seated properly. I figured it out though and I was just being dumb and they are just a little finicky.
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I have Cx5-2019 Mazda, It run 100k brakes giving alot of noise, do you advise recommend which company brake pads and rotors are good. Thank alot
You are the man… worked beautifully… save around $300 in labor. Can’t thank you enough….😊
Awesome! Glad to help👍
You have no idea the amount of money that you have saved me. Thank you 🙏🏼
You’re welcome that’s why I do it. Tell your friends. 😁👍
I have told several friends
That was so complete and so easy. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Your welcome! Hope it helps you out. 👍
Hey Andy! Really an informative video. Thanks for it. As I’m doing this job myself for the first time and wanted to confirm torque on those bolts for bracket and calliper.
Brake bracket- 75 ft-lbs and calliper bolts- 24 ft-lbs
Excellent video, good camera angles, good narration, good list of tools needed and bolt sizes. Also very grateful for your coverage of putting the car into maintenance mode. Big Thank You.
On my 2015 the rear caliper froze up at about 90K miles and needed to be replaced. Also at about 120K one of the slide pins froze up I had to use a 5lb hammer and pound it about 30 times to get it out. You should check the slide pins grease every year. Also if you are cleaning out the bracket where the slide pins go into remove the rubber boot first. I didn't and put it in a parts washer and it grew to twice its normal size due to the solvent.
8:44 pads were a huge pita to get back into the brackets. Took me a few tries, kept popping back out!
Yeah he just kinda skipped the hardest part in this video 😅
Yeah they always are there is no secret to this other than finding the right angled approach that works…nothing worth showing as every car will be different
May be easier if you install the caliper bracket first and then install the pads?
Not just a man but an artist
Thank you! 🙂
Just swapped out my rear discs+pads on 2019 CX5. Perfect guide. ❤
Awesome 👍
This is the most complete video i can get,thks bro!
Thanks for the video. Saved me $$$ and gave me the confidence to do it myself.
This video and the comments helped me a lot. Thank y’all 🙏🏾
Well I did both front and back and this video helped a lot for the back . Fast and simple
At 2:20, you said let go. Are you also releasing the gas pedal?
Yes, after the switch soon after lift your foot off the gas
Okay I’ve seen these coated brake rotors, but I’m curious how these compare to painted brake rotors. Any reason in particular the coated rotors were chosen?
Well everything is going to rust eventually. The only reason we went with these price was good.
@@AndyTheXTech okay, much appreciated.
The reason I asked was because I wasn’t sure why my calipers look dingy, even though, when I bought the car new, the calipers were coated.
Wasn’t sure if they wore out like paint but looks like they have similar properties
Hi Andy
We just carried out a replacement rear pad change with your procedure, (right hand drive) all good now. Did you forgot to mention to pump the pedal first?? Pistons spun (both red and orange lights flashing) until we pumped up the brakes and redid the service on then off. Thanks for the video 👍
I didn’t have to on this one. I did it exactly how I showed. Sorry maybe because it was right hand drive.
I just changed the rear brakes on my Mazda cx5 I didn’t know bout the maintenance mode and I drove it and everything feels fine and no dash light came on should how would I know if I messed up the caliper
Does torqueing to spec just mean yank it as hard as you can?
The acronym is JBB.....Just Before Break. 😉
thank you for this video, very helpful
Your welcome! 👍
I have a 2016 CX-5 that falls into that rear-caliper/EPB module fiasco TSB (R052/16C). We do have brake pulsation, especially at higher speeds when braking, and the pads on the rear are in need of replacement according to a Mazda tech. Could we need the updated rear calipers from the TSB along with pads and rotors? How do you determine if the rotors in the front or the rear need replacement?
if you replace the pads you should replace the rotors. some times if you feel the pulsation/vibration in the steering wheel then its coming from the front and if you feel it in the seat its from the rear.
@@AndyTheXTech how should I determine if the rear calipers are dragging stated in that TSB? It sounds like the way thought it was the EPB module for a while but turns out the rear calipers are the culprit. If one pad on each caliper is worn more than the other?
@@on1ytheb3st you could try with the wheels off the ground, pump the brake pedal a couple times then get out and try to turn the wheels. If there binding up or stuck then there is something causing it at that wheel.
@@AndyTheXTech Its apparently the EPB actuator on the rear calipers that causes the dragging. Creates a situation when you deactivate the parking brake, the pressure from the actuator isn't relieved completely. I guess I'll lift the rear and actuate the parking brake, then deactivate it and see if I can spin the wheels.
They should spin completely freely right? Do I need both rear wheels to be off the ground to see if the rear wheel spins freely?
@@on1ytheb3st temperature and pad thickness difference. If the pads are dragging, there will be a greater increase in temperature compared to non-dragging pads. 2nd, a dragging pad (stuck slide pins), one of the pads will be thinner than the other. Pads are supplied to wear evenly (equal pressure), but if the caliper is stuck then one pad (inner) could be thinner than the other.
thanks for tutorial. is the car that stinky there needs to be 5 air fresheners in the center vents? lots of [dead] skunks in the area? how often is the cabin filter changed? Just curious....
Hey bro quick question? Are TRQ struts good quality for the money? Will they last atleast a year?
I think there good. And I think they warranty them for at least a year.
Thanks! makes my next job simpler. What are the torque specs for the caliper & pad housing?
Rear caliper is 22 ft/lbs the bracket is 75 ft/lbs 👍
@@AndyTheXTech thanks! Just having a post brake job beer!
Thank you! Great job!
Your welcome! Thanks!
Last time i replaced the acuator without put the vehicle to maintenance mode, since that time each time i pull the Ebrake it always show the yellow P light blinking. The scan tool says the acuator disengage. Does that means i ruined my acuator?
Did you use OEM brake parts, and at what mileage were the rotors replaced?
For the EPB how come some people twist and push the piston back
On that car you should twist/turn, not push back only. You can see because the piston is not flat and has markings for it.
@@stjani10 that requires a different tool though. I see Performance Tool makes one that goes onto a ratchet. Andy doesn't have problems with this though, so how important is it?
@@matsudakodo i've done my rear twice, i've done both twist and compress and botn worked fine. But the manual says press is better, as its needs to end the correct position. So ... if you can press fine !
@@stjani10 great, thanks.
@@stjani10 I've since read that we should not turn the rear pistons. The notches are supposed to line up with the notches on the brake pads, so just push them straight in.
Is that the same procedure for mazda cx5 2021
Can you help me with this question please
One pin has a sleeve on it. Top or bottom location?
I had to look this up as well. It’s an isolator and it always goes on the lower part of the caliper.
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Your welcome! 👍
Thank you’d, that was so helpful! Great presentation as well.
Your welcome! 👍
very well done thank you
Your welcome! 👍
what's happen if you don't put on service position?
Thanks a lot for the comprehensive guide.
Just two questions:
1- do you have any suggestion for brand of pads and rotor and from to buy them in Canada?
2- is the procedure the same for AWD?
You’re welcome! As far as the brand goes, it’s all preference. Normally just a higher quality ceramic brake pad will do. (Raybestos)
And yes, this vehicle was an all wheel drive, but it should be the same either way . 👍
Nice job! Thanks Andy!
Your welcome!
Hey quick question, do you know if it’s the same procedure for a 2019+ Mazda 3? Planning to do the rear brakes and rotors but I’m not sure if you compress the caliper piston or if you rotate them piston in with a caliper tool.
It should be the same. Worse case you need to find another procedure to retract the parking brake.
Much appreciated.
😁👍
For the front brakes, do you need the brake maintenance mode on?
Nope
Some videos say to screw the caliper pistons in with a special tool, while other videos say to just push them in. Which is in?
Awesome u just save some $$$ thank you 🙏
Your welcome! 👍
why say "torque to spec" without mentioning what the torque # is?
😂true
Every car is different. You have to do you research or check the menus
@@Scary108 gee thx nancy
Thanks for sharing - great info and video~
Same procedure for parking brake for a 2019?
Do you need the ebp released for front and rear brakes and rotors?
No only rear
This really help me great video .
Thank you
Your welcome! 👍
what if the piston notch isn’t straight?
what about bleeding the brakes?
What year is this CX5?
2017 it’s in the description
@@AndyTheXTech Ahhhh damn didn't see it. I have a 2018 Touring CX5. Process still the same for that year?
@@hulkxsmash7951 same, but it should only take 3 presses if you start with ignition on
very thanks
Your welcome
Great video
Thank you! 👍
It's very important to put the car into maintenance mode before service or you will turn a 30' job into 5hr one.
Yup 👍
Why is it needed to put the vehicle into "maintenance mode" ? Isn't releasing the E-brake enough, like on any other car?
I didn’t put it in maintenance mode and still changed the brakes is this a problem?
For the rears its a huge problem, put the car in maintenance mode.
I have 3 questions for u:
1. This procedure is the same for ALL Mazda electric e-brake?
2. Can I use the C -clamp rather than took you use?
3. Is it necessary to do those step you showed us, or is there a way we can skip ?
Not sure about about other Mazdas.
Clamp should work but be careful not the brake the motor on the back of the caliper.
If it wasn’t necessary I wouldn’t show it.
CAN YOU SHOW torque specs on the caliper bolts please @@AndyTheXTech
I was going to use a c clamp until I realized the electronic parking brake cover was plastic, meaning I wasn't sure it could handle the c clamp's force and didn't want to break it, so I went to local parts store and borrowed the tool he uses in this video for free (as long as you return it).
@@mrau92me it's like 8 bucks at Harbor Freight also
I would put the disc brake quiet on the hardware where the pads sit as well, they can squeak from that area if not done.
I love the torque to spec but i see no torque wrench
Master tech torque 😂
Skip the caliper compressing tool and use a flathead screwdriver while the caliper is still bolted in place
Ya that works
Interesting that the maintenance mode is push 5 times the engine button, because on my 2017 (2016 body) it's 3 times.
These EPB's are really fragile, really eat up my pads and discs even. Also since i've done the pads a few times sometimes i need to drive the car a bit before the maintenance mode can be turned off again. Otherwise it give's me an error.
Ya I’ve heard others say the same about the error message. I wonder if it havens on older vehicles because of the calipers need to be replaced.
On my 2023 it's 3 times also
What’s the 19 mm open end wrench on the caliper bolts while you were tightening with the socket? Purpose?
He was holding the nut from spinning that mounts the caliper to the caliper bracket where the caliper slide pins are . Hopefully that was a good description.
Otherwise it will spin
Just did my brakes and only had to push the start button 3 times 😐
I think it is better to put the orange grease after the pads are intalled just before putting the piston back.....
The coated rotors and brakes need to be bedded in as well.
If anyone is having trouble re-engaging the parking brake, press the button in sequence with the flashing on the parking brake button. Probably spent 5 minutes messing with it before trying that
Thanks, this one worked but I’m sure it could give some people trouble.
There was a recall for my Mazda for the parking brake, would say it was disengaged, and my daughter comes home with a red hot rotor, was completely replaced free of charge.
helpful video but you literally cut the one part I came here to see - was struggling w/ getting the pads properly seated in the bracket and you cut that out...
O sorry about that. I’ll have to check the footage. I would think you need the angle the pads a little then twist them in place.
@@AndyTheXTech It's fine, I'm not sure why they gave me so much trouble, never had trouble w/ them on different cars and I was wondering if I was missing something so I came to this video and watched, super helpful but then when it gets to that part it just cuts and skips to them being seated properly. I figured it out though and I was just being dumb and they are just a little finicky.
@@slowdownnn11 there are a pain on mots cars you need to play with them until they pop in, no secret just need to find the right angle that’ll work
I think you should rotate the piston instead of just pressing it in?
In service mode, the piston can simply be pressed inward...no need to rotate it.
@@ibrewbeer I see Performance Tool makes something to let you spin it with a ratchet. It's not necessary though?
You said to torque to spec but you never did. Not professional obviously. Are you a journeyman mechanic?
Lol 😂
Im squealing. It's time.
Never ever put anti-seize between the hub and the rotor. It's a mistake made by many.
No tool needed at all for the e parking brake. Just turn it off.
Yeah, no tools needed but you need to put it in maintenance mode. Otherwise you’re gonna mess it up.
@AndyTheXTech I just installed rear rotors and pad on my wife's CX5, and it did not require me to put it in service mode. Everything works, no issues.
I just did mine but im having a problem with the epb working properly. Perhaps i didn't line it up properly. I'm at my wits end.
Nicely explained, good video!
Thanks 👍