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Update: Just to let all know, I did manage to remove the brake booster, as well as the master cylinder, brakes were bled (next time I'll put the car on blocks and remove all 4 tires at once, it would have been much easier and quicker if I had tried this initially). Car is back to braking as...

I tried unscrewing the 4 bolts nuts on the inside and removing the pin connecting the pedal to the push rod. I've since tightened the nuts back up and replaced the pin as I've been pushing on the pedal to help loosen the two. I think my next route will be to just remove the master cylinder and...

Update: I've started the job; I've removed the battery, the air intake, and a few other pieces, but it seems as if the brake master cylinder is welded on to the brake booster. I spent all day trying to wriggle the two free, but no luck. I've managed to separate the two slightly, but it still...

By any chance, does anyone know what tools will be required to complete this job? I just want to make sure I'll have everything at hand.

Thanks, I've only ordered the brake booster and I'll hope for the best.

Hello all, I have a question for anyone who's had the brake booster replaced on their car. I have all the tell-tale signs: a hard feel when pressing down on the pedal, hissing sound when pressing down on the brake pedal, a short screeching sound when the pedal is near to the bottom. My...

I must confess, I've still yet to have a look at the rotor; I've just been to busy with work. I bought a Moog rear wheel assembly hub and it seemed to fit alright, removing the old one however was another story, but all in all I imagine it would be quicker if I needed to do it again, so no...

Hi all, I had to replace the left rear wheel bearing recently, which was a success. I took my time and it was about a 3 hour job; $150 for the wheel bearing at Pep Boys, so it was not that big of a deal. My problem now is the parking brake. I'm sure I replaced everything as it was, but the...

Hi All, a final update to my thread. They fixed the recall issue with the airbags as that was the main priority. As far as the transfer case was concerned; it had a bad seal as well as a crack in it. I asked them to save the part for me, as I wanted to see for myself, but they said that they...

Just an update, I dropped off my CX-9 on Saturday at Wayne Mazda. They gave me a new CX-5 AWD to putt around in the mean time. They left a message on my voicemail today that they're trying to get a hold of Mazda Customer Service. I guess this means that its definitely the transfer case, and...

My 2010 CX-9's at 75,000 miles now. I purchased the car in November of last year, so all I've done was an oil change since then. My airbag system needs to get serviced for an open recall, and I'll ask them to take a look at the leak. I've contacted Mazda about it and they said to get back to...

Is there a way to check the oil level in the transfer case?

Hi All, may be a dumb question, but I'm wondering what may be leaking. I noticed a few spots on the driveway; and when I looked underneath I can see the leak, but not sure of the source. I popped the hood, but I couldn't see any oil leak from above. I checked the dipsticks for the engine and...