--- title: "Mazda CX-5 Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "How the Mazda CX-5 brakes specification changed from 2013 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the Mazda CX-5, front and rear. Front rotors measure 297 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/brakes" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Mazda CX-5 Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Mazda CX-5 brakes specification changed by year? | Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2017-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017-2025/brakes) | 297 mm | 303 mm | N/A | | [2013-2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/brakes) | 297 mm | 302 mm | N/A | ## Full specifications by generation The brakes on a Mazda CX-5 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2017-2025 Mazda CX-5 Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017-2025/brakes) - [2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/brakes) ## Mazda CX-5 brakes: common questions ### What size are the brake rotors on a Mazda CX-5? 297 mm front and 303 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package. ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Mazda CX-5? Naturally aspirated 2.5L uses 297mm vented front rotors; the 2.5L Turbo steps up to 320mm vented front rotors for its extra power/weight. Rear rotors are 303mm solid across the lineup. Turbo-specific rear rotor size is not independently confirmed and is assumed unchanged from the non-turbo car.. ## Sources - [Mazda USA official 2019 CX-5 owner's manual, engine/electrical specifications (battery Ah, spark plug part numbers)](https://www.mazdausa.com/static/manuals/2019/cx5/contents/10020101.html) - [Mazda USA official 2019 CX-5 owner's manual, coolant/lubricant classifications](https://www.mazdausa.com/static/manuals/2019/cx5/contents/10020100.html) - [Mazda USA official 2025 CX-5 owner's manual, scheduled maintenance intervals](https://www.mazdausa.com/static/manuals/2025/cx-5/contents/07020201.html) - [NHTSA recall 18V-426, side curtain air bags](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2018) - [NHTSA recall 19V-497, PCM software stall](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2018) - [NHTSA recall 21V-875, low-pressure fuel pump](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2019) - [NHTSA TSB library, Service Alert SA-041/18 rocker arm inspection (cylinder deactivation)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10159203-0001.pdf) - [Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition: CX-5 2016-2020)](https://www.mazdainfotainmentsettlement.com/) - [ClassAction.org, 2021 Mazda valve stem seal oil consumption proposed class action](https://www.classaction.org/news/five-2021-mazda-vehicle-models-burn-excessive-oil-due-to-defect-class-action-says) - [CarCostCanada, 2019 CX-5 Signature Diesel road test (168 hp / 290 lb-ft)](https://carcostcanada.com/blog/2019-mazda-cx-5-signature-diesel-road-test/) - [Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 second generation engine history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-5) - [Mazda parts forum, PY8W-14-302 turbo oil filter and 5.1 qt fill confirmation](https://mazdas247.com/forum/threads/oil-filter-2-5l-turbo.123872068/) ## Find your exact CX-5 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013) More Mazda CX-5 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.