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:
Panel Light Control Indicator Alarm
Purpose
The panel light control indicator alarm notifies the driver that the panel
light brightness is either at maximum or minimum.
Function
If the panel light control switch is in the maximum rotation position right
or left when the TNS switch ON signal (TNS and headlight ...
Cylinder Head Gasket
Purpose, Function
The cylinder head gasket is installed between the cylinder head and cylinder
block to prevent leakage of air-fuel mixture, combustion gas, engine oil, and
engine coolant.
Construction
A four-layer type metal gasket has been adopted for the cylinder head ga ...
Brake System/ABS Warning Light
Purpose/Function
The brake system/ABS warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
If a malfunction is detected in the system with the parking brake released,
the warning light illuminates to notify the driver.
Construction/Operation
When the DSC system and CAN l ...
