[ajvpb]

"Furthermore its unclear when brake fluids need to be changed ... every 2 oil changes or
every two brake replacement events ??"

For the second part of my question:
Anyone have any insight of when brake fluid normally gets done ...or is it just a visual looking for browning dirty fluid. ?

Its my understanding that its done every two years, following the once per year oil change schedule. I agree it isn't clear as printed and I asked a question similar to this a few months ago. I'm in a mountainous region so to be on the safe side of warranty am changing oil every 6 months/5000mi. I'll still do the brake fluid per schedule at year two.

It also looks like it calls for a flush. With skyactiv having the ability to brake each wheel individually I'm guessing there are lots more motors and sensors in the brake lines than your average car so I'll be doing a fluid flush. I'm really hoping someone can get a copy of the service manual by the time that rolls around so the DIY crowd like myself can do their own work.

 

[JohnG]

There is no scheduled service interval for replacing the brake fluid. That doesn't mean that it never get's done, it means that it would be recommended when the copper content in the fluid reaches 200ppm. These test strips are used to measure copper content. Brake Fluid Test Strip Kit Pheonix Systems BK 7002559 | Buy Online - NAPA Auto Parts (napaonline.com)

There really aren't service manuals anymore, everything is online whether from an aftermarket source such as AllDataDIY Do it Yourself Automotive Repair Information | ALLDATA DIY , Mitchell Do it Yourself Automobile Repair Manuals - Mitchell 1 DIY (eautorepair.net) Or you can go to Mazda directly and pay for access to the O.E. site. Welcome to Mazda Service Info

 

[CaliJoe]

There is no scheduled service interval for replacing the brake fluid. That doesn't mean that it never get's done, it means that it would be recommended when the copper content in the fluid reaches 200ppm. These test strips are used to measure copper content. Brake Fluid Test Strip Kit Pheonix Systems BK 7002559 | Buy Online - NAPA Auto Parts (napaonline.com)

There really aren't service manuals anymore, everything is online whether from an aftermarket source such as AllDataDIY Do it Yourself Automotive Repair Information | ALLDATA DIY , Mitchell Do it Yourself Automobile Repair Manuals - Mitchell 1 DIY (eautorepair.net) Or you can go to Mazda directly and pay for access to the O.E. site. Welcome to Mazda Service Info

I don't recall seeing a service milestone for any timing belt replacement neither ... Does the 2.5L engine have one like most 4 cylinder engines ?
Ussually this is done around 70K miles

 

[conwelpic]

I don't recall seeing a service milestone for any timing belt replacement neither ... Does the 2.5L engine have one like most 4 cylinder engines ?
Ussually this is done around 70K miles

I doubt any vehicle these days uses a timing belt, most are chains. I know for a fact that Kia for example stopped using a timing belt in any of their engines back in 2012. If there is no mention of when to change a timing belt in your maintenance section, then it has a chain which generally does not need any service in that regard.

 

[JohnG]

I don't recall seeing a service milestone for any timing belt replacement neither ... Does the 2.5L engine have one like most 4 cylinder engines ?
Ussually this is done around 70K miles

It is a timing chain system. Those are usually good for 150K~200K miles. However chains can fail suddenly with little to no warning.

 

[Junipero]

I don't recall seeing a service milestone for any timing belt replacement neither ... Does the 2.5L engine have one like most 4 cylinder engines ?
Ussually this is done around 70K miles

 

[Junipero]

I asked my salesperson whether the CX-30 had timing belt or chain before purchasing. I was told that it has a timing chain. No belt.

 

[CaliJoe]

I asked my salesperson whether the CX-30 had timing belt or chain before purchasing. I was told that it has a timing chain. No belt.

Great ! timing chain is much better than belt and saves $1100 costs of typical timing belt ,,,water pump and labor at 70K miles. Awesome

 

[mimilano]

Alright, this is definitely a first. Though I have had my car for a month I didn't really check all of the documents in the black case it comes with. Upon checking last night, I see nothing about maintenance at all! Does Mazda not give us a maintenance schedule at all besides what is already programed into the car? Do I really have to go digging online for this information? Based on what I have found so far the info online is not consistent.

 

[Junipero]

Alright, this is definitely a first. Though I have had my car for a month I didn't really check all of the documents in the black case it comes with. Upon checking last night, I see nothing about maintenance at all! Does Mazda not give us a maintenance schedule at all besides what is already programed into the car? Do I really have to go digging online for this information? Based on what I have found so far the info online is not consistent.

The manual that came with my CX-30 contains the maintenance schedule information in Section 6. The level of detail in that section is not unlike older vehicles I have had.

To make this information easier for me to find, I printed a hard copy of the Maintenance Schedule from the Mazda CX-30 on-line manual found here: CX-30 Maintenance Schedule. I placed that copy in the front of a dedicated three-ring binder for the CX-30 that I use to retain purchase information, maintenance receipts and other vehicle records. This way I don't have to hunt through the manual whenever I want to refer to the schedule.

 

[mimilano]

The manual that came with my CX-30 contains the maintenance schedule information in Section 6. The level of detail in that section is not unlike older vehicles I have had.

To make this information easier for me to find, I printed a hard copy of the Maintenance Schedule from the Mazda CX-30 on-line manual found here: CX-30 Maintenance Schedule. I placed that copy in the front of a dedicated three-ring binder for the CX-30 that I use to retain purchase information, maintenance receipts and other vehicle records. This way I don't have to hunt through the manual whenever I want to refer to the schedule.

Thanks Junipero I will take a look

 

[ASH8]

You guys should have DOM (Digital Owners Manual) in Connect screen and AFAIK it also have a Maintenance Schedule, Yes/No ?, as you should also see Mileage schedule alerts in IC when the service is due?

 

[etcsthorne]

On the brake fluid, it's a funny thing these days..... The last two cars I've owned didn't specify any brake fluid service (unless you lived in Mexico - it was in that section along with different oil recommendations). All I can say is this about brake fluid. Have it drained and flushed every two years. Doesn't matter what kind of vehicle you own. I made the mistake many years ago of not paying attention to that advice and paid a price with a Chevy Blazer. Since 1990 or so I've had it drained and flushed on every vehicle I've owned every two years. I've never had an issue with brakes at all, rusted out brake lines, stupid things going on with calipers from rust, frozen bleed screws, etc.... It's fairly cheap and it's just one of those things you do if you want to keep a vehicle a long time. My experience.....

 

[CaliJoe]

Its my understanding that its done every two years, following the once per year oil change schedule. I agree it isn't clear as printed and I asked a question similar to this a few months ago. I'm in a mountainous region so to be on the safe side of warranty am changing oil every 6 months/5000mi. I'll still do the brake fluid per schedule at year two.

It also looks like it calls for a flush. With skyactiv having the ability to brake each wheel individually I'm guessing there are lots more motors and sensors in the brake lines than your average car so I'll be doing a fluid flush. I'm really hoping someone can get a copy of the service manual by the time that rolls around so the DIY crowd like myself can do their own work.

You need a professional level scan tool to bleed ABS brakes ...hardly DIY

 

[JohnG]

You need a professional level scan tool to bleed ABS brakes ...hardly DIY

That's partially true. It really depends on what exactly someone is trying to accomplish. If it's just a brake fluid change, then this following routine will do just fine.

Remove the wheels and make sure that all of the bleeder screws are broken loose.
Put the rear brakes into maintenance mode. Turn the ignition off.
Use a suction device to remove the old fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
Fill the master cylinder reservoir with fresh fluid. Dot 4 LV.
Install a brake holding tool.
Now one at a time, open a bleeder screw and push the caliper piston home. Tighten the screw and move onto the next caliper. BTW it does not matter which one you do first or last just do them all.

Remove the brake holding tool. Now at a moderate or slow pace, pump the pedal until it becomes firm having applied all of the brakes. Refill the reservoir.

Reinstall the brake holding tool and repeat the fluid removal from each caliper by opening the bleeder and pushing the piston back. Remove the brake holding tool and again pump the brakes until you have a firm pedal.

Refill the master cylinder and take the rear calipers out of maintenance mode.

Now yes, there will be "some" old fluid in the ABS controller but actually very little. As long as this is done before the fluid has significantly degraded the additives that enhance lubrication and prevent corrosion will be sufficiently recharged. As far as bleeding the rest of the ABS controller, all of the bleed valves would have remained closed so no air would be introduced to any area where it could be expelled to the rest of the system during an automatic braking or ABS event. If there would be a situation where a scan tool is required to complete bleeding the brake actuator there are a number of tools in the $500-$1000 range that are far from a professional level scan tool that would perform that routine.