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How to Replace the Front Brake Pads on the Mazda CX-5

Model: Mazda CX-5 MK 1, KE - Years 2012-2017
Part: Brake pads

Follow these instructions to remove and replace the front brake pads on the Mazda CX-5. First, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel; then, undo the bolts securing the brake caliper to remove it from the disc, using a lever on the caliper piston to retract it, as shown in the video. Next, remove the old brake pads from the bracket and replace them with new, high-quality ones; insert them in the correct orientation and refit the caliper. The procedure for replacing the brake disc is also demonstrated.

Updated on 1 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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