## AI Summary This Reddit post from r/CX50, titled \\"Brake Pads\\" and posted by u/A_Nordic_Corgi a year ago, details the user's experience replacing brake pads on their Mazda CX-50. The user changed both front and rear pads at 45,000 miles, finding them halfway worn, which was a surprise but prompted the change for a cross-country trip. Aftermarket pads (Bosch Quiet Cast for front, Power Friction for rear) fit easily, and the user noted improved braking over OEM. Key discussion points in the comments include: * Inquiries about the car being NA or turbo, pad brands, and rotor wear. * Confirmation the car is NA, rotors were still good. * Discussion about premature brake wear issues reported by some CX-50 owners, with several users stating they had not experienced it (e.g., 20k miles with 3/4 pad life). * One user, u/scorps77, reported having all four brakes replaced under warranty at 11,000 km due to rapid wear. * Tips for rear brake pad changes, including using \\"brake maintenance mode\\" for the electronic parking brake. * A user reported finding stiff caliper guide pins at 13k miles, which, after cleaning and re-lubing, resolved an issue where pads were half-worn. * Another user linked to a collective post seeking to acknowledge early brake pad wear issues with Mazda. ## Original Content Did a full brake pad change today on my primary 50. Both front and back sets were halfway spent at 45k miles. Kind of surprised, but went ahead and changed them out since I am taking another cross country in 3 weeks. Aftermarket fit like a glove. Holding on to my OEM's just in case I need them again down the road for either 50. Easiest brake change I have ever done. --- ## Comments > **jimmytheworld** • [5 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3mz1r1/) • > > Is the 50 a turbo or NA? Out of curiosity what brand of pads did you use and part number? Did you look into replacing the rotors or measure them for wear? Curious how much they lost over 45k miles > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [5 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nbpli/) • > > > > It is NA, I used Bosch Quiet cast for the front, and Power Friction for the rear. Would have done Bosch for both, but pads are super limited currently, hence why I kept the OEM's for down the line. Rotors had typical scuffing for mileage, but definitely good for another 50k at minimum. > > > > > **jimmytheworld** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/ltmt1zd/) • > > > > > > Are you getting any noise for the brake pads? Noticed the Bosch pads are about to move vertically in the housing a little. Not sure if that caused you any issues? > > > > > > Also, if you still have the pads still, can you please take a caliper to the total length of the pad? (From tab to tab?) I would like to compare measurements. Thanks! > > > > > > Edit: clarification > **Electronic\_Panic8510** • [4 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3ncc8b/) • > > Interesting that you haven’t had the brake issues many are experiencing. Thanks for sharing > > > **naytebro** • [10 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3o2chc/) • > > > > I don't think a majority of people have brake issues. forums and the Internet tend to make small groups sound like a larger issue when it's really isolated. > > > > **Mazdahhh** • [4 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nw7tj/) • > > > > I have 20k miles on mine and also have not had any brake issues whatsoever. Mine still have 3/4 of life in the pads. I think the premature wearing is probably limited to a very small percentage of owners.  > > > > Edit: spelling > > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nczit/) • > > > > I genuinely thought I was going to have some bad pads, but, weirdly, all good. > > > > **Lumbergh7** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nqgbk/) • > > > > To what issues are you referring? > > > > > **beaud101** • [3 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3omq6z/) • > > > > > > Some people have been reporting unusually fast pad wear. Like needing new pads at 25K or less. My guess is that the large majority of 50s are not having this issue. > > > > > > > **scorps77** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3r9cho/) • > > > > > > > > I'm one of them. Just got all 4 brakes replaced at 11000km. It was all covered under warranty, and replaced with updated oem parts. > > > > > > > > > **beaud101** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3t1ius/) • > > > > > > > > > > I would expect it to be covered, but after the 3/36 warranty ends...that's going to be a pain in the ass expense if it keeps happening...especially at that rate. > > > > > > > > > > Keep good records and if it happens again before warranty runs out, you've got to have them fix the root cause. Get a second opinion if they blow you off at the dealership, even after warranty ends. Even under mostly city driving, pads should make it to 30k without problem. > > **jimmytheworld** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l4t6x09/) • > > I replaced the front brake pads today. Still looking for a known brand for the rears. Anyways, super easy job. I noticed 3 of 4 caliper guide pins were very hard to move, approaching unmoving. This is at 13k miles. Cleaning and re-lubing addressed the issue. Pads were approximately half worn. Might be worth a look on everyone's car having issues. > > > **jdiz133** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/ladc0vb/) • > > > > Trying to get all of these early brake pad issues into one post, so maybe Mazda, will acknowledge it - if you want, please leave a comment: [https://www.reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1dozwdq/cx50\_early\_brake\_pad\_wearchanges\_call\_to\_make/?ref=share&ref\_source=link](https://www.reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1dozwdq/cx50_early_brake_pad_wearchanges_call_to_make/?ref=share&ref_source=link) > **TheWitchDr** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nbbk0/) • > > Did you find a change in braking power with the aftermarket pads? > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3q84s9/) • > > > > It brakes so much better honestly. Took my other 50 for a spin today at 18k on the pads, and it wasn't nearly as responsive. OEM are good, Bosch premium are superior. > **esotericvue** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nmofe/) • > > Any quirks with the rears seeing as it has electronic parking brake? I just got out of a 12yr old car that had a regular hand brake with cables and have not done brakes on newer vehicles (yet). > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [5 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nmvy4/) • > > > > Throw it in brake maintenance mode, listen for the electronic parking brakes to depress fully, and you are good to go. Just as easy as the front brakes after that, minus needing to use 1 extra wrench. > > > > > **esotericvue** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nnv0l/) • > > > > > > Beautiful. Good looks. > **MnS2Slick** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nrsmt/) • > > Do the Bosch pads give you all the brake dust that the OEM does? > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nrxsm/) • > > > > I just got them on today, but they are supposed to be low dust pads. Time shall tell > > > > > **MnS2Slick** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3ns4i7/) • > > > > > > Can I ask what vendor you got them from? > > > > > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nsbwj/) • > > > > > > > > Rock Auto, paid for 3 day shipping, both sets made it on time. Everything fit like a glove. > > > > > > > > > **MnS2Slick** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3nsdzk/) • > > > > > > > > > > Awesome, thank you > **InterestingTruth7232** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3p7d8t/) • > > I have a turbo needed pads at about 50k. Seemed respectable wear considering my driving style. Discs were still ok. Got the factories because pad availability is crappy. EBC makes awesome brakes. Wanted to go with them > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3pfwl1/) • > > > > I hate how 2 years into the model, we are struggling to get basic maintenance parts. That has been my biggest qualm with owning 2 of them. But I agree, only having worn through half in 45k blows my mind, because my primary is my fun car as well. I drive it fun as well as normal. > > > > > **InterestingTruth7232** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3pjpph/) • > > > > > > Even getting rear wipers or drain pan crush washer info. Which btw is the same part number as the N.A. engine but they haven’t even listed it. Had to deep dive to find transmission service details. > > > > > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3pmv3j/) • > > > > > > > > I just went to a 3rd Mazda dealer and finally found out they have Economy OEM wipers for 65 bucks for all 3 that are the same as the OEM expensive. Shit is wild > **Conan\_the\_Brewbarian** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3pvoae/) • > > Dumb question. I am about to order pads as well from Rock Auto. When you buy a set of pads... And this is the dumb part... You are just buying one set... Not a pair, correct. So one order of pads gets you pads for one wheel, correct? > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [3 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3q7uij/) • > > > > Nooooo, a set is for both of the wheels of front or back, only buy one set for front, one set for back. Buy the Bosch Quiet Cast for front. 39 dollars for the set. I spent 109 dollars to do my brakes myself. > > > > > **Conan\_the\_Brewbarian** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3ru2ql/) • > > > > > > Awesome. Thank you. > > > > > > **jdiz133** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/laddyh2/) • > > > > > > Did you buy rotors too? > > > > > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/ladiw1q/) • > > > > > > > > No, didn't need them yet > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3q9qcu/) • > > I should add for everyone, Factory did indeed add adhesive to the hardware clips to keep them in place. When changing pads, be prepared to tug a little harder to peel them off to change them. > **\[deleted\]** • [1 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3o62lq/) • > > Bro your hands look like you are from the stone age > > > **A\_Nordic\_Corgi** • [2 points](https://reddit.com/r/CX50/comments/1cptdbm/comment/l3pfnjy/) • > > > > Hahaha dirty jobs have to be done