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    How long did your brake pads last?

    Data point updated after a year and a half for DIY rear pad wear inspection / measurement. 2015 Touring CX-5 2.5 now at 103k (solo driver). 1 mm of fiction material worn after the past 20k miles in So. Cal environment. The rear pads are original and have 103k and are 4 mm on outside, 3 mm on...
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    2013~2016 Belt Tensioner - Shouldn't this be a warranty item?

    Data point: belt tensioner 2015 skyactiv g 2.5 cx5 fwd touring @90k So. Cal. October 2020 One owner operator in So. Cal. Environment reported a chirp sound when air conditioner cycles on when rpms were rather low but throttle input for slight acceleration So below 2k rpm. degreasing the general...
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    How long did your brake pads last?

    DIY data point. 2015 touring 2.5 rear pads measured @83,000 miles off the caliper brackets with calibrated tool. Outside pads were 1mm more than inside pads which is typical from what has been observed by others. Slider pins moved freely although minimal grease noted when each removed and...
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