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:
Electric Power Steering (Eps) Motor
Purpose, Function
The EPS motor is driven by the control current from the EPS CM (control module)
and generates assist torque to manual steering mechanism.
Construction
The EPS motor is installed to the steering column with an integrated EPS
CM.
The EPS motor is a b ...
Air Bag System Warning Alarm [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The air bag system warning alarm notifies the driver that a malfunction occurred
in the air bag system instead of the air bag system warning light.
Function
If a malfunction occurs in the air bag system while the air bag system warning
light cannot illuminate, the a ...
Starter Interlock Switch [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The starter interlock switch mechanism prevents vehicle surge when the engine
is started, enhancing safety. The engine cannot be started unless the clutch
is depressed.
Construction
The mechanism is provided with a starter interlock switch on the circuit
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