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    Mazda 5 - Rear Brake Pad Replacement

    Tools needed: 7mm hex wrench with 3/8" ratchet drive, pliers, special homemade tool (see below), coat hanger wire, emery cloth Step 1 With the vehicle in park on a level area, set the parking brake, and block the front driver side wheel to prevent the car from rolling when lifted on the...
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    Mazda 5 Brake Tool2.jpg

  3. Mazda 5 Brake - Rear.JPG

    Mazda 5 Brake - Rear.JPG

  4. Mazda 5 Brake Tool.JPG

    Mazda 5 Brake Tool.JPG

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    Mazda 5 Brake Tool1.jpg

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    Mazda 5 - Front Brake Pad Replacement

    Tools Needed: 7mm hex wrench with 3/8" ratchet driver, pliers, 6 C clamp, coat hanger wire, emery cloth Step 1 With the vehicle in park on a level area, set the parking brake, and block the rear passenger side wheel to prevent the car from rolling when lifted on the jack. Slightly loosen...
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    How-To: Replace A Mazda5 Headlamp Bulb (Low Beam)

    How the Bulb looks with and without the H7 Socket Adapter I realized after the job was done that I should have taken a picture of the new bulb next to the old bulb connected to the H7 socket adapter. It would have made it easier for others to see what to expect. But I wasn't about to undo the...
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    How-To: Replace A Mazda5 Headlamp Bulb (Low Beam)

    Mazda 5 Headlight Bulb Replacement (Low Beam) A. This is a frustrating job for most people because the opening in the back of the headlamp is too small for even small fingers, and it takes considerable force to release and re-tension the metal clip that holds the bulb in place. I've found a...
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