2010-18 Mazda 5 Front Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement DIY Guide

Learn how to change brake pads and rotors on Mazda 5. These instructions apply to model years 2010 through 2018.

What you will need

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Parts

• Mazda5 Front Brake Pads
• Mazda5 Front Rotors

Tools

• Mechanic Tools Metric Set
  • 3/8 Ratchet
  • 10mm – 18mm sockets
• Screwdriver
• Pliers
• Jack
• Jack Stand
• Allen Wrench

Procedure

1. Park the Mazda 5 on a level surface. Engage the parking brakes and make sure the shifter is in Park.
2. Loosen the lug nut on your Mazda using the lug nut wrench. Use a breaker bar if necessary to get the lug nuts loose. Do not remove them yet.
3. Jack up the car and remove the front tire. Support the vehicle with jack stands. Do not rely on the car jack only.
4. Next, you will need to remove the caliper bolts. First, you will need to remove the black plastic cap. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the caps. Inside you will see two Allen head bolts.
5. Remove the caliper retainer by praying it out using a screwdriver.
6. Push the piston back into the caliper. Pistons need to be pushed back into the caliper to accommodate the new rotor and brake pad.
7. Remove caliper 17mm bracket bolts. A breaker bar will help to get these two bolts loose. 
8. Once the two bolts are removed, the caliper bracket can also be removed.
9. Remove the set screws from the rotor. 
10. Remove the rotor from the wheel hub.
11. Clean any dirt or rust from the wheel hub, then install a new rotor.
12. Reinstall the caliper bracket and torque the 17mm bolts to 80 ft/lb. 
13. Apply grease to the back of brake pads, guide pins, and shims
14. Reinstall new brake pads. Reinstall the brake caliper bolts and torque to 25 ft/lb.

We hope you find the 2010-18 Mazda 5 Front Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement DIY Guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mazda.