I have a 2018 Mazda CX-5 that I did the rear brakes on did the proper procedure putting it in Service mode first then I did the brakes and then with the car off pumped the brake pedal till it was hard. I then did the procedure to take it out of the service mode for the Electronic parking brake I test drove it up and down the block got a chime noise no dash lights on. I went under the back of the car and checked the electronic parking brake piston that comes out when activated it appears the L/ R is retracted back but-the R/R appears its not fully retracted back when I took it out of service mode. I would appreciate and advise or assistance with troubleshooting this issue. Thanks

 

Re bleed that cylinder.
Do not place the parking brake on or place in service mode. Have an assistant with yu and do the bleed the old school way.

 

Thanks will give it try never thought of doing that since I didn't remove the brake line only pushed in the calliper changed the brake shoes and put it back together and there was no parking brake light on after taking out of service mode only the chime sounding.

 

Thought I would give you an update brakes are done went well even after troubleshooting the problem with the EPB finally took it in and had it scanned came up with the R/R was thrown a code it was checked and verified it was working properly. I was told since I replaced the R/R EPB motor myself with an OEM one that wasn't a Mazda original part that thats why the parking brake is showing being on when starting and difficult turning off afterwards. Lesson learned stick with original parts less issue that way some of these OEM parts are not made to specifications like the manufacturer has installed pay the price and do it right the first time. Lesson learned not all parts are the same specifications or quality they may work but cause small hiccups afterwards. Thanks for reading 👍

 

Mazda as well many auto manufactures now will often use aftermarket parts manufactures which in many cases are the same as those offered by aftermarket part retailers. You need to do your research and find parts supplies that are NAME BRAND and have a history of a few decades as well a legitimate retailer and authorized seller of those parts.
We and I personally have used both aftermarket and OEM parts for over 40 years and I can tell for a fact in the last 10 years quality aftermarket parts are as good and are now showing to be many times better quality then OEM.

So please don't anyone think that you 'must" use OEM parts, but you do need to use the correct tool and if you are a DIY DO NOT short cut and do exactly the manufactures SERVICING PROCEDDURE is and use the correct tools. In other words stay of youtube video armature short cut or what they think is the way to do a service.

Rarely do our service customers want to pay the price for OEM parts, and we sell to them exactly what it cost if they were to go to the dealer. NO MARKUP. Or parts failure rate or needing to be warrantied is almost nonexistent.

The other IMPORTANT thing is if you are buying from places like ROCK AUTO ....DO NOT use their parts guide. Always go to the actual manufactures site and find you correct patty number.


Bottom line about parts don't condemn or by any means feel OEM quality is always better than aftermarket.

 

Nice to read you got the Mazda brakes completed!

 

I wasn't condemning all OEM parts but depending where they are made and if they are compatible with the vehicle your working on as well and are they a name brand and some instances the EBD I bought from a parts store was about $90.00 cheaper than the Mazda original EPB motor part. I usually do research on manufacturers and if its compatible maybe this is a one off but I like to save dollars when I can sometimes you don't think of the underlying issues some OEM can cause something that I have run into before but life's a learning curve no never stop. I agree don't rely on You Tube videos try going to the Manufacturer site and get any technical specs information available along with the procedure. Thanks for the response 👍

 

You do realize you are confusing the meaning of OEM right?
The other thing without getting into this as your Mazda is fixed and it should be left there, but unless that part you post the brand and part number it is only the word of the Mazda service department what they found. I can't tell you how many times what you posted and later it was found NOT to be the part but the installation of the part. Simply stated DID THE Mazda service department check the part or simply assume it was bad and replace it? My guess is their service diagnostic showed a continuity issue and because they knew it was an aftermarket (not OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer) and as such blamed the part?
We can as they say debate on this all day but unless you want to give specific details from the service department and post the manufacture and exact part number of the part claimed defective it is a one-sided tail often reported.
Just an FYI the simple act of having a part thought to be bad and removed and reinstalled by an experienced trained technician sometimes that in itself corrects the mystery of a possible problematic part.


The true meaning of part abbreviation often confused and misused....
OEM vs OE vs Genuine vs Aftermarket: What's The Difference? | AutoGuide.com

 

Im not questioning the technical that did the work or the results they found Im saying OEM parts are not all bad was just giving an update of the issue and that its working properly again except for the EPB motor. I personally don't use the EPB so spending $340.00 to have it replaced so the light wont come on when started and work properly isn't a high priority to get done. The dealership has better qualified trained technicians and equipment to troubleshoot issues that Im not able to I am okay paying for someone's expertise to fix my problem when I realized it's not in my ability. I was only giving and update not questioning OEM parts or a DIY individual doing the job over a qualified trained technician who is better qualified.

 

lol you are still not using the term OEM correctly. But it’s fine an indicator you never worked in a parts department or store.
Next time read the box or package of the part no matter where you buy it even at the dealer.

as for questions about your chosen service provider, I see bad ones being either misunderstood,misinterpreted or just when enough Q&A is done just bad ones.

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