What have you done to your CX-5 today?
- Thread starter Kayger12
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- Mazdaspeed6
Not today specifically, but more like drawn out over a few days...
But, new pads and rotors and a fluid flush.
Got all the pads and rotors in, just need to finish with the flush tomorrow by use of a Motive Power Bleeder.
A few interesting observations, with 85K miles on the odo...
Rear driver side pads were still decent - maybe 30 percent. Both fronts were maybe 50 percent. The rear passanger side were totally roasted, and worn at an angle (tapered appearance when observing pads' profile). I was expecting this going in, as the pads have been very vocal for...too long. This was the driving force behind the brake job, in addition to significant shimmy in the steering wheel while braking at freeway speed. What I thought was interesting was the pins weren't dry. They weren't worn. Nothing appeared out of the ordinary.
Anyway...don't neglect like me. I feel like had I tackled the pin issues thousands of miles ago (and flushed fluid routinely), I could've gone well beyond 100K with OE.
But, new pads and rotors and a fluid flush.
Got all the pads and rotors in, just need to finish with the flush tomorrow by use of a Motive Power Bleeder.
A few interesting observations, with 85K miles on the odo...
Rear driver side pads were still decent - maybe 30 percent. Both fronts were maybe 50 percent. The rear passanger side were totally roasted, and worn at an angle (tapered appearance when observing pads' profile). I was expecting this going in, as the pads have been very vocal for...too long. This was the driving force behind the brake job, in addition to significant shimmy in the steering wheel while braking at freeway speed. What I thought was interesting was the pins weren't dry. They weren't worn. Nothing appeared out of the ordinary.
Anyway...don't neglect like me. I feel like had I tackled the pin issues thousands of miles ago (and flushed fluid routinely), I could've gone well beyond 100K with OE.
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Changed my oil, replaced an improper ohm'd oil pressure sender gauge for a properly ohm'd unit (my gauge would shoot to 100). And someone spotted my car and posted it on a local mazda fb page lol.
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white
Another advantage of dedicated Winter tires that never occurred to me until today: being able to thouroughly wash them every change...
Looks great! I do the same thing when I rotate the wheels. Not as convenient of course and it makes it a 4 beer operation.
I brought her home!
Trying to figure out whats next on the to-do list...
Is that a red leather interior?
Yep. Aftermarket dealer option. I saw it on the showroom floor and was like yep, Ill take it
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
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- 23 CX-5 Premium
Smart dealer!
Lol! This subsidizes my supercharged Subaru BRZ and turbo Miata... so while the least fun of the 3, itll serve as a great commuter!
Very smart!
Gotcha. I like it! Just thought I was seeing things at first. Enjoy!
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- Denver, CO
Looks good and I dont like Gen 2s LOL
7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
Uh....we're going to need more photos of that! [emoji16]
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- 2022 2.5GT
Changed my oil, replaced an improper ohm'd oil pressure sender gauge for a properly ohm'd unit (my gauge would shoot to 100). And someone spotted my car and posted it on a local mazda fb page lol.
It wants a wash.
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Yea, it got a half one (soap spray and rinse) today. It was hailing the day prior and forecast for that night a well.
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- Mazdaspeed6
Torqued calipers and pins to spec, completed flush with a dot 4 fluid this morning, and followed through with a proper bed in procedure (which made me nauseous). Off to the races. Next, a new set of tires.
Now, attention turned to one of my other autos in dire need of maintence. XD
Happy motoring.
Now, attention turned to one of my other autos in dire need of maintence. XD
Happy motoring.
It was a $1800 option. Im pretty sure theyre just katskinz, which run $800. The extra $1000 is worth the installation, peace of mind that if they every bunch or defect theyre covered under warranty, and they fit perfectly.
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- Denver, CO
Got a nail in my rear driver tire. 
Hopefully they'll fix it. Looks like it's in a repairable area (a.k.a. a spot where the tire shop will repair) to me.
Hopefully they'll fix it. Looks like it's in a repairable area (a.k.a. a spot where the tire shop will repair) to me.
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7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
