Nice video! After closing the brake fluid cap again, do you have to pump the brake pedal with it off a few times until it’s firm? And unrelated to that: do you ever lubricate the brake piston with anything? I’ve heard of folks doing it but I don’t know what they’d use for that or if it’s even a good idea. I love that you went through the whole process including which silicone lube to use. This is seriously one of the best videos!
I wouldn't say you have to pump the brakes after putting the cap back on the reservoir, but it isn't a bad idea to pump them a few times. I've checked my fluid in the past (cap removed and reinstalled) and haven't pumped the brakes, and didn't have any issues. I've never lubed the brake piston itself. That would mean you'd have to remove the boot or somehow get the lubricant past the boot. I'd worry about ripping the boot. If I'm understanding your question properly that is. Putting some lubricant on the face of the piston (where it touches the back of the brake pad) can be done to reduce noises. Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
If you have to move the vehicle (ie turn it around in your garage so it is easier to work on), I would go through the process take it out of service mode, move the vehicle and then put it back in service mode again. If car doesn't need to be moved then just go ahead and do the other side while in maintenance mode.
I rotate the pistion when I did the job and I also did not put it on service mode. I have since redone the job the correct way but I sometimes have brake drag. I stopped using the parking brake in the meantime but is this issue due to the caliper or EPB. Also, is a caliper replacement a straightforward job or is there any special instructions I should look out for. I'm scared of doing the job and messing it up somehow because of information I wasn't aware of. " like the service mode"
I haven't had to replace the caliper myself. I *think* you can remove the electronic parking brake motor off the back of the caliper, replace with the new caliper and then re-install the parking brake motor. Best to research more prior to tackling the job.
@@GalacticVoltrix Hmm. Not sure. You may need to remove the electric motor so you can install the piston. I am not 100% sure on this though as I haven't run into the piston coming out.
What do you do if your caliper guide pins don't come loose?? They spin free even if I hold the internal nut on the caliper. This video is missing a step
If they are spinning freely they should come out. Might have to put the caliper bracket in a vise, grab some pliers and pull and turn the guide pins. The rubber bushing on the bottom pin does make it difficult some times to remove. Good luck.
My particular CX-5 was built in Japan and sent over to North America. Should work with yours as well. Try putting it in maintenance mode first, and going from there.
@@progress-l6q Need to have the ignition on (2 presses), then with the gas pedal pushed to the floor AND holding the park brake button down, press the ignition 3 times. So yes, 5 times total does make sense. 0:12 second mark in the video shows this. Good luck.
BRENTWORKS GARAGE, here is what I a can see in the manual about Mazda 2016 Read Brake replacement description: _"If the piston grooves are not at the positions shown in the figure, rotate the piston clockwise slowly using the SST and adjust the piston grooves at the positions shown in the figure."_ SST stands for Special Service Tool. *Could you please clarify if piston should be pushed while rotated or not pushed at all while rotated?* 👉 *UPDATED a few days later.* Now it is clear, that for 2016 Mazda CX-5: 1. Rear calipers piston SHOULD NOT BE PUSHED while rotated. 2. This rotation should be performed ONLY IF NEED (in most cases there is NO need for this) to adjust the grooves position on the caliper piston and this rotation should be done SLOW and CLOCKWISE and ONLY TO NEAREST 90 DEGREE POSITION of these grooves. On page 80 in manual for Mazda 2016 in section "REAR BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" is clearly stated the following WARNING: - - - - - - - *When pressing the piston into the rear brake caliper, the rear brake caliper internal parts could be* *damaged while rotating and pressing the piston. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pressing the* *piston into the rear brake caliper.* - - - - - - -
That would be for CX-5's with a cable parking brake (pull handle), not the electronic one. Look at the figure, it shows the parking brake cable where the electronic parking brake motor is. Procedure I show in the video is not wrong. Thanks for watching.
@@brentworksgarage , _> "That would be for CX-5's with a cable parking brake (pull handle), not the electronic one."_ 1. Сable parking brake (pull handle) is not mentioned in this manual for 2016, Mazda CX-5. 2. Nowhere have I seen information that exists 2016 Mazda CX-5 with cable parking brake (pull handle).
@@FirstNameLastName-ov3cw Hmm Strange. I have never seen (in text or video) of turning the piston while compressing WITH an EPB. Just looked online and other Mazda models with EPB performed the same method as shown in this video.
@@brentworksgarage , _> "I have never seen (in text or video) of turning the piston while compressing WITH an EPB."_ You can see it starting at 17 min 14 seconds on the video that you could find on TH-cam by this name: *2016 Mazda CX5 How to Replace Rear Brake Pads & Rotors with EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)* P.S. Keep in mind, I am not sure that person on this video doing everything right, I just think that he is doing at least something right.
@@FirstNameLastName-ov3cw I watched the video and I don't agree with his method. Hearing the winding of the EPB motor at 18:25 mark makes me cringe. I did some digging and found a manual download here: mazdas247.com/forum/t/free-workshop-manual-2nd-generation-cx-5-kf.123878000/ In the conventional brake system PDF, page 84 states a caution: "When pressing the piston into the rear brake caliper, the rear brake caliper internal parts could be damaged while rotating and pressing the piston. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pressing the piston into the rear brake caliper." If you feel confident turning while pressing the piston back, feel free to do so, but as far as I am concerned I haven't provided any misinformation on the matter. Thanks for the discussion :)
I used your video to Fck up my gf's car :P Basically, you really glossed over a VERY important part.......MAINTENANCE MODE FIRST! All who watch, make sure to put it in maintenance mode BEFORE taking off the calipers. Don't ask me how I know.
Sorry to hear, but it states within the first 5 seconds that vehicle must be put in Maintenance Mode first, before changing the rear brakes. Then I show how it is done.
@@brentworksgarage Yup, for about 2 seconds. It's MY fault I missed it, I'm just saying it is a major part of the job and should be emphasized. I didn't catch it.
Suggestion ... Watch the video, then rewatch the video again several times, or as needed whenever you are attempting to do the same. Overall straight forward video. Definitely helped me DIY and save me some money.
Thanks
Thanks bro
Excellent and easy insruction video. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. It saved me today!
Glad to hear. Thanks for watching.
Nice video! After closing the brake fluid cap again, do you have to pump the brake pedal with it off a few times until it’s firm?
And unrelated to that: do you ever lubricate the brake piston with anything? I’ve heard of folks doing it but I don’t know what they’d use for that or if it’s even a good idea.
I love that you went through the whole process including which silicone lube to use. This is seriously one of the best videos!
I wouldn't say you have to pump the brakes after putting the cap back on the reservoir, but it isn't a bad idea to pump them a few times. I've checked my fluid in the past (cap removed and reinstalled) and haven't pumped the brakes, and didn't have any issues.
I've never lubed the brake piston itself. That would mean you'd have to remove the boot or somehow get the lubricant past the boot. I'd worry about ripping the boot. If I'm understanding your question properly that is.
Putting some lubricant on the face of the piston (where it touches the back of the brake pad) can be done to reduce noises.
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Do you take the car out of service mode when changing to the other side? Or can I leave it in service mode until I have completed both sides.
If you have to move the vehicle (ie turn it around in your garage so it is easier to work on), I would go through the process take it out of service mode, move the vehicle and then put it back in service mode again. If car doesn't need to be moved then just go ahead and do the other side while in maintenance mode.
I rotate the pistion when I did the job and I also did not put it on service mode. I have since redone the job the correct way but I sometimes have brake drag. I stopped using the parking brake in the meantime but is this issue due to the caliper or EPB. Also, is a caliper replacement a straightforward job or is there any special instructions I should look out for. I'm scared of doing the job and messing it up somehow because of information I wasn't aware of. " like the service mode"
I haven't had to replace the caliper myself. I *think* you can remove the electronic parking brake motor off the back of the caliper, replace with the new caliper and then re-install the parking brake motor. Best to research more prior to tackling the job.
2016 mazda cx-5 correct
Yep. 2WD version.
What can I do if piston fell out lol
I turned it using the tool that turn the piston
@@GalacticVoltrix Hmm. Not sure. You may need to remove the electric motor so you can install the piston. I am not 100% sure on this though as I haven't run into the piston coming out.
I got new caliper have a question
Great help thanks. I wish my rotors had come off as easy as on the video 😡😁
What do you do if your caliper guide pins don't come loose?? They spin free even if I hold the internal nut on the caliper. This video is missing a step
If they are spinning freely they should come out. Might have to put the caliper bracket in a vise, grab some pliers and pull and turn the guide pins. The rubber bushing on the bottom pin does make it difficult some times to remove. Good luck.
What is your source for these code sequences?
Found it online.
Search "cx-5 maintenance mode"
can i do to my mazda CX5 from Japan wuth the same mothode ?
My particular CX-5 was built in Japan and sent over to North America. Should work with yours as well. Try putting it in maintenance mode first, and going from there.
I pressed 5 times on starter switch ,but you only.pressed 3 times
@@progress-l6q Need to have the ignition on (2 presses), then with the gas pedal pushed to the floor AND holding the park brake button down, press the ignition 3 times. So yes, 5 times total does make sense. 0:12 second mark in the video shows this.
Good luck.
BRENTWORKS GARAGE, here is what I a can see in the manual about Mazda 2016 Read Brake replacement description: _"If the piston grooves are not at the positions shown in the figure, rotate the piston clockwise slowly using the SST and adjust the piston grooves at the positions shown in the figure."_
SST stands for Special Service Tool.
*Could you please clarify if piston should be pushed while rotated or not pushed at all while rotated?*
👉 *UPDATED a few days later.* Now it is clear, that for 2016 Mazda CX-5:
1. Rear calipers piston SHOULD NOT BE PUSHED while rotated.
2. This rotation should be performed ONLY IF NEED (in most cases there is NO need for this) to adjust the grooves position on the caliper piston and this rotation should be done SLOW and CLOCKWISE and ONLY TO NEAREST 90 DEGREE POSITION of these grooves.
On page 80 in manual for Mazda 2016 in section "REAR BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" is clearly stated the following WARNING:
- - - - - - -
*When pressing the piston into the rear brake caliper, the rear brake caliper internal parts could be*
*damaged while rotating and pressing the piston. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pressing the*
*piston into the rear brake caliper.*
- - - - - - -
That would be for CX-5's with a cable parking brake (pull handle), not the electronic one. Look at the figure, it shows the parking brake cable where the electronic parking brake motor is. Procedure I show in the video is not wrong.
Thanks for watching.
@@brentworksgarage , _> "That would be for CX-5's with a cable parking brake (pull handle), not the electronic one."_
1. Сable parking brake (pull handle) is not mentioned in this manual for 2016, Mazda CX-5.
2. Nowhere have I seen information that exists 2016 Mazda CX-5 with cable parking brake (pull handle).
@@FirstNameLastName-ov3cw Hmm Strange. I have never seen (in text or video) of turning the piston while compressing WITH an EPB. Just looked online and other Mazda models with EPB performed the same method as shown in this video.
@@brentworksgarage , _> "I have never seen (in text or video) of turning the piston while compressing WITH an EPB."_
You can see it starting at 17 min 14 seconds on the video that you could find on TH-cam by this name:
*2016 Mazda CX5 How to Replace Rear Brake Pads & Rotors with EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)*
P.S. Keep in mind, I am not sure that person on this video doing everything right, I just think that he is doing at least something right.
@@FirstNameLastName-ov3cw I watched the video and I don't agree with his method. Hearing the winding of the EPB motor at 18:25 mark makes me cringe.
I did some digging and found a manual download here:
mazdas247.com/forum/t/free-workshop-manual-2nd-generation-cx-5-kf.123878000/
In the conventional brake system PDF, page 84 states a caution: "When pressing the piston into the rear brake caliper, the rear brake caliper internal parts could be damaged while rotating and pressing the piston. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pressing the piston into the rear brake caliper."
If you feel confident turning while pressing the piston back, feel free to do so, but as far as I am concerned I haven't provided any misinformation on the matter. Thanks for the discussion :)
I used your video to Fck up my gf's car :P Basically, you really glossed over a VERY important part.......MAINTENANCE MODE FIRST! All who watch, make sure to put it in maintenance mode BEFORE taking off the calipers. Don't ask me how I know.
Sorry to hear, but it states within the first 5 seconds that vehicle must be put in Maintenance Mode first, before changing the rear brakes. Then I show how it is done.
@@brentworksgarage Yup, for about 2 seconds. It's MY fault I missed it, I'm just saying it is a major part of the job and should be emphasized. I didn't catch it.
Suggestion ... Watch the video, then rewatch the video again several times, or as needed whenever you are attempting to do the same.
Overall straight forward video. Definitely helped me DIY and save me some money.
how did you fix it?
@@CA_Productions827 Bought new calipers.