Brake Fluid Change
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- 2018 CX-5 Sport
Brake fluid used during a change is variable. Some people bleed more out than other people once the clear fluid starts coming out of the valves or if they accidentally got air into the system they will bleed more out. Get a 12 ounce bottle. I don't think the exact capacity is stated anywhere.
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Dot 3 brake fluid is cheap. For my 2018, I bought two 12oz bottles for $5.50 delivered. We'll see how much I use. I don't want to have to ration it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FW4MJ8/?tag=m20b7-20
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Like others had said, the amount for brake fluid change varies. Based on my past experience from other vehicles I’d get 4 12oz bottles just in case and most likely I‘d use less than 3 full bottles.
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- 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT, 2016 Mazda6 iGT, 2014 Mazda3 sGT hatchback
Dealer would tell you about 30K miles interval.
(though, OM does not mention it)
My daughter came back for holidays with her '14 Mazda3. The brake fluid level was low. I had it replaced at dealer. It had 43K miles (short drives).
Moisture and air bubbles are the things to worry in brake fluid.
(though, OM does not mention it)
My daughter came back for holidays with her '14 Mazda3. The brake fluid level was low. I had it replaced at dealer. It had 43K miles (short drives).
Moisture and air bubbles are the things to worry in brake fluid.
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I was asking for the amount of fluid needed to do a change, not the interval.
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You already got your answer from the above replies.Are you going to power bleed,gravity bleed or pump the brake pedal? There is no EXACT answer for quantity to be used.Brake fluid is flushed or bled,not a drain and fill like an oil change.If this is your comprehension on the subject,maybe it's best to have it done somewhere.Functioning brakes is a safety issue you know.
This refers back to your initial question of not being able to find a quantity listed for the braking system.
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The brake fluid level is supposed to go down as the brake pads wear. It only needs to be full when the pads are new.
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I know that people have already provided multiple answers to my initial question. I fully understand that there is not an exact amount. I have done this job on multiple other vehicles and there is usually an average amount of fluid needed per vehicle (e.g. F-150 needs more than an Accord). My comprehension of the subject is fine. Your attitude is not necessary.
I am thankful for the answers that were provided regarding the amounts used, which was my question. I did not ask about the recommended interval.
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- 2018 CX-5 Sport
I like to hear other's input, so I found Jmaz's entry useful. My old car had about 60K miles on it when the dealer brought up that it needed the brake fluid changed. They charged a lot to do it so I declined and did it myself. I used a turkey baster to suck some out of the resivor and then did the single person brake pedal pump method, via YT videos I watched.
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- SC Coast
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- 2019 CX-5 GT Gray
Unless you live in Mexico, then it says every 40K miles or 24 months
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