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Yes, the Mazda 3 comes with rear disks on the rear as opposed to drums as on most other run of the mill econo boxes. What seems to be unusual in its design is that unlike most other econo-cars, one must go easy on the parking brake use. While most rear drum brake pads ease up on the drum after the parking brake handle is released, it seems that on the Mazda 3, the disk brakes tend to hold their bite on the disks and this leads to premature pad and disk wear. Of course never using the parking brake handle will lead to another problem - too much slack in the braking system (the brake pedal will have too much travel). The best solution I found for people who have an automatic transmission like me is to simply pull the parking brake lever once every time you fill up for gas. At other times, leave the lever alone and your rear brakes will last a LOT longer. I guess one can also use the tiptronic transmission feature instead of the brakes in order to slow the car down, but I wonder about the harmfull effects on the transmission that this would have and I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Thanks and have a good day. 
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Replying to: wrussel (Jul 01, 2006 9:26 pm) Interesting. This is the first time I have heard of this. Do you base this on experience or something else (e.g. information from the dealer)?
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Hi all, did some searching and found this link: http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=23151 There's quite a few enhancements to the 2007 model. If I read it right, the changes are: - Minor facelift (new front bumper) as well as std/opt equipment changes (trim levels remain the same): - ABS std on all trims - side airbags std on all trims - curtain airbags std on all trims - LED tails (GTs) - aux audio input jack - a 2nd 12V power outlet - heated cloth seats (std on GTs) - rear armrest w/cupholders - AC, cruise and Power pkg std on GS sedan - GFX pkg std on GT sedan - several new exterior colours - opt xenons - opt auto climate control |
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Good find. However, the article is US based and may not necessarily apply to us in Canada. BTW, where did you see the info on auto climate control? The AC, cruise and Power pkg on GS sedan has always been standard, at least in my 2005 GS sedan.
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Replying to: ex_tdier (Jul 09, 2006 9:51 pm) Here's hoping Mazda Canada doesn't strip out features that will be available on the US models! I'd love to have the aux input jack on the stereo, and the side/curtain airbags would be nice too. |
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Replying to: yu203964 (May 25, 2006 2:41 pm) Mazda Canada today refused any help. They cited the fact that I had the rotors replaced at another shop. It didn't matter that the brakes were a safety issue and needed attention asap. The real kicker here is that I have LESS than 32,000km on the vehicle. The customer service rep was defensive and refused all dialog except to say "we can't help". Given the history of brake problems I'm thinking I should follow your example and persist further.
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Replying to: dherman (Jul 11, 2006 5:19 pm)
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I just want to give you an update on my claim. They finally agreed to refund me for the grooved rotors. I didn't have to write a letter to Mazda Canada. I simply contacted them by phone and they in turn contacted the Service Mgr at the dealership.
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Just wondering what's people's feedback on this car? My friend is thinking of getting the 5 door 2.3L.
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Replying to: ex_tdier (Jul 13, 2006 6:58 pm) 
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