Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Brake (Disc)
Purpose/Function
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Large diameter, ventilated disc type front brakes with a 297 mm {11.7 in} diameter and 28 mm {1.1 in} thickness have been adopted, improving braking force and fade resistance.
Construction
Operation
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When brake fluid is applied, the piston equipped on one side of the caliper is pushed out and the brake pad is pushed against the disc plate. At the same time, the caliper body moves in the direction opposite of the direction in which the piston is pushed out so as to push the brake pad on the other side and generate brake force.
Caliper (Rear) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassem ...
Front Brake (Disc) Inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hints
Description
1. Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
1. The steering wheel vibrates in the rotation direction. This characte ...
Other materials:
Non Return Valve
Purpose, Function
Assures safety by preventing fuel from returning to the fuel filler opening.
Construction
The non-return valve cannot be removed as it is installed inside the fuel
tank.
2WD
AWD
A single valve type has been adopted for the non-return v ...
Front Seat Back Component Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the windshield wiper
motor terminals as indicated in the table below a ...
