Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2016 Mazda CX-5. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (twelve problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mazda CX-5


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

The Service Brakes problem

From my service mechanic. . . "rear brakes at 8mm/8mm on the right side, but 4mm/6mm on the left. These brakes were replaced 1500 miles ago and should not be showing this kind of wear. Examined brake pads, found evidence of overheating.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Rear brakes are dragging causing heating and uneven wear of the rotors and pads. At 31000 the rear brake pads are completely worn and rotor show heat damage.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Cx-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the message “Smart brake malfunction” was displayed.   Read details...


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