Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Brake (Disc)
Purpose/Function
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Large diameter, solid-disc type front brakes with a 303 mm {11.9 in} diameter and 10 mm {0.39 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.
Front Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid
leakage..
4. Depress the ...
Rear 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:
Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation
Removal
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove caps A.
3. Remove nuts B.
4. Attach a piece of wire between the liftgate striker and liftgate latch to
ho ...
Steering Angle Sensor
Purpose, Function
The steering angle sensor outputs the steering angle and steering angle reference
point during the period which the EPS control module performs initial learning
(approx. 1 min period).
Construction
The steering angle sensor is installed to the clock spring ...
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
●Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers
have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows.
● To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
● When the wiper lever is in the ...
