2014 Mazda CX-5 Brakes Problems

“At times the breaks become unresponsive to pressure and the pedal goes all the way to the floor. The breaks have to be pumped it order to get them to catch. So, I took the car to a repair shop and they changed the break pads and bleed the lines. However, after a test drive the issue happened to the mechanic again. After checking the break system again, they found that the vacuum pump is malfunctioning. There was a recall for other Mazda cx-5s in my model year. But my VIN number does not fall in the recall. …”

“I have owned this vehicle for three years and the power brakes have failed three separate times. Each time this happens the pedal is extremely hard to push and will not go down. Each time I was driving in city type traffic. I have taken the car to jim ellis Mazda in marietta ga. They were unable to duplicate the problem and recommended a brake fluid flush having said the fluid was dirty. Also said I needed rear brake pads due to wear but they were fine.I did replace them with new as a precaution as I am a retired automotive technician. …”

“Was driving with family on highway when car started to feel wobbly and I began smelling the distinct smell of burning brakes. I pulled over at the closes store (.5 miles) . I then noticed the rear, passenger caliper was smoking. I later found out (after a few hundred dollars and hours of labor) this is a known issue with the rear calipers siezing... Apparently this isn't considered safety ?!?!. If I wasn't mechanically inclined I may have kept driving. My sort ride was enough to heat up and loosen 2 of my lug nuts. If that isn't a safety hazard then I don't know what is.”

“I have had my car for just over a year and heard a grinding noise on the back passenger side. Hearing this I immediately took it to dealership where I bought the car to get it fixed. They tell me that it was the back rear brakes. I have had my honda accord with 140,000 miles and have only had to get the brakes changed a handful of times three to be exact. This isn't right the company has made some kind of defect in order for this to happen. Please help I have invested $30,000 on this car.”

“Went in for a service around 55,000 miles and was told that new rear brakes were needed. Got a second opinion and was told that they could go a little longer. Started hearing squeaking, took them back to the mechanic who said they needed replacing. Replaced at 59,000 miles. Went in today 7/26/18 and was told my rear brakes were at 4% and would need replacing by my next visit. This would mean 2 rear brake replacements within 10,000 miles. My front brakes are still fine. I see many complaints about this for the cx 5, there a several tsbs out. …”