I have seen a few "brake upgrade" threads for the CX-5, but none of them were focused on fade, which is the primary concern in my case. When we load up the 5 for extended camping trips, stock brakes are not able to handle long or repeating down-hills. Fade is pronounced and the steering wheel can start to shake quite badly. Performance returns to normal once the brakes are given a chance to cool. The pads have plenty of life left on them.
Before people go down this road, I am fully aware of the "manual mode" in the transmission and do use it to add some engine braking to the equation. However, in my experience, the engine does not provide enough resistance to make a meaningful difference for a fully loaded CX-5 on a long down-hill.
Has anyone else experienced a fade issue with their CX-5? If so, what have you done about it? Has anyone tried installing CX-9 components on the 5? Are there any options other than spending $1K and up on a big brake kit?
If not, the aftermarket solutions that I have found, fronts only:
Thank you.
Threads that I have read before posting:
Before people go down this road, I am fully aware of the "manual mode" in the transmission and do use it to add some engine braking to the equation. However, in my experience, the engine does not provide enough resistance to make a meaningful difference for a fully loaded CX-5 on a long down-hill.
Has anyone else experienced a fade issue with their CX-5? If so, what have you done about it? Has anyone tried installing CX-9 components on the 5? Are there any options other than spending $1K and up on a big brake kit?
If not, the aftermarket solutions that I have found, fronts only:
- CorkSport: $1,000
- CEIKA: $1,500
- PB: $1,200
- KSport at CarID: $2,000+
- Yellow at CarID: 1,400 for 13" rotors
- Willwood: do not list an off-the-shelf kit for the CX-5
- Brembo: can only find OEM replacement pads and rotors -- same size as stock
Thank you.
Threads that I have read before posting: