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#7 of 46 Re: Squeaky Brakes [drvm5] by david6 Dec 16, 2005 (10:10 am)
Replying to: drvm5 (Dec 14, 2005 10:10 pm) We have the same initially squeaky brakes on my wife's Mazda3 - I just figured it is the brake pad material developing a bit of rust on them overnight. It is annoying, though, and makes my wife wish for her old Honda Accord, since she has convinced herself that the Mazda will not be as reliable. The squeaky brakes are not helping me convince her that the MZ3 will last.
#8 of 46 Re: Squeaky Brakes [drvm5] by nissmazlover Dec 16, 2005 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: drvm5 (Dec 14, 2005 10:10 pm) YES!!! It has been happening sporadically for me, but this morning when I was taking my kids to school, as I was leaving my parking spot of my building's garage and driving up and stopping at the garage door, the brake squeal/screech happened very loudly. So much so that my kids asked what was wrong with "Max" - our car's name .   So, yes, it has happened to me just as you have described; and yes, I also put the blame on the cold temperature; and yes the noise stops once I drive my car a few seconds/minutes and brake a couple of times; and yes, I didn't notice this at all when the weather was warm; and no, you are not alone. I also notice that, in addition to squealing, the brakes become very grabby when you use them after the car sits parked for a couple of days.   Anyone know if this could signify a problem?   Also, my ABS worked for the first time last night when I stopped at an intersection that was covered with black ice - it's been cold here in NYC - and I actually got excited and clapped.
#9 of 46 Re: Squeaky Brakes [drvm5] by rdrr Dec 26, 2005 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: drvm5 (Dec 14, 2005 10:10 pm) My 05 Mazda 3 does the squeaky brake thing in the morning also from 600KM. The 04 Mazda had the same problem and Mazda said they fixed the problem for 05. 05 owners are also having this problem, i am not alone. And now the 06 Mazda 5. Come on Mazda get it together. Is this a free Mazda option or a standard built in feature.
#10 of 46 Squeals when the brakes are applied by elmo33 Sep 20, 2006 (6:20 pm)
It happens sporadically but always during the first time I drive off in the morning, after the ~1st mile it's QUIET. But the last time it happened, the squealing sound was so loud I may have awaken the dead.   Also, i'm not sure if it's connected to the squealing issue but whenever i have some weight(2 people) on the back. It sounds like it's groaning sometimes sounding like the back is dragging on the road. This issue also ONLY happens during the first few minutes of the drive.   I'm a newbie and if anybody can recommend what I need to tell/ask the service guy to check it would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks in advance for any input! Replies to this message: blynmazda5 (Sep 20, 2006 8:29 pm) sam80 (Mar 14, 2007 5:45 pm) nola1 (Jun 30, 2007 3:00 pm)
#11 of 46 Re: Squeals when the brakes are applied [elmo33] by blynmazda5 Sep 20, 2006 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: elmo33 (Sep 20, 2006 6:20 pm) I've had the car for 3 weeks and noticed that the brakes squeal/grind the first time I drive the car after it rains. The noise stops after the first two or three times I use the brakes.     I was worried the first time I heard the sound, but then someone at work said the noise was related to the brakes being wet. I haven't given the noise much thought since      a) the sound always stops, and      b) I've noticed the noise only happens after it rains.     I'm curious to see if others have similar experiences, or if I need to have my brakes checked ASAP.      David Replies to this message: sam80 (Mar 14, 2007 5:45 pm)
#12 of 46 brake pedal is too hard by andy75 Nov 03, 2006 (3:11 pm)
Hi, I just bought my 2007 Mazda 5 (Touring trim) and my wife loves this car. But I do have some complaints on the brake. The pedal is high and hard. For example, when I stop at the traffice light, I have to keep pressing down hard to stop the car. Does anyone have the same problem? Thanks. Replies to this message: kw_da (Nov 07, 2006 1:13 pm) andy75 (Nov 07, 2006 1:41 pm) kw_da (Nov 08, 2006 1:21 pm)
#13 of 46 Re: brake pedal is too hard [andy75] by kw_da Nov 07, 2006 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: andy75 (Nov 03, 2006 3:11 pm) Bring it back to the dealer and have them look at it. On our Mazda5, the brakes are almost too sensitive - they'll stop on a dime.   David Replies to this message: andy75 (Nov 07, 2006 1:41 pm) kw_da (Nov 08, 2006 1:21 pm)
#14 of 46 Re: brake pedal is too hard [kw_da] by andy75 Nov 07, 2006 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: kw_da (Nov 07, 2006 1:13 pm) David: Thanks a lot for your feedback. I just want to make sure the brake is not some common problem from the design of the car (which will make it very hard to fix). I will bring it back to my dealer and have them to take a look. BTW, how do you rate the driving experience of the car, say on a 5 scale? Thanks again. Replies to this message: kw_da (Nov 08, 2006 1:21 pm)
#15 of 46 Re: brake pedal is too hard [andy75] by kw_da Nov 08, 2006 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: andy75 (Nov 07, 2006 1:41 pm) Hi,   Well, I think that how you rate the driving experience depends on what you are used to. Compared to the 94 Villager that this car replaced, it has more power and handles better. (but the Villager has more room and has approved towing capability) The Mazda does have the occasionally hesitation under acceleration that others have mentioned. I'm in California, so I don't have to deal with snow as others have complained about. These brakes are so sensitive compared to my other cars, that I have a bit of problem getting used to them when I switch cars.   I actually haven't driven the car that much since my wife uses it the most - others on the forum may have more info. Many have complained about the lack of power, but it's enough for us.   Regards,   David
#16 of 46 Brake pedal Resistance issue by da1nonly Feb 13, 2007 (1:18 pm)
I've had my mazda 5 sport (automatic) for just over 2 weeks and I'm noticing something with my brakes that I'm not accustomed too...   majority of the time when I apply pressure to the brake pedal, I get resistance from the pedal all the way through... i can ease into the brake pedal and the car slows down to the amount of pressure i put on the pedal... great!   but once in a while when I put my foot on the brake pedal, I'll get no resistance for about 1/3 of the way down and then suddenly I get resistance and the brakes abruptly start to slow or stop the car... this tends to happen when i slow down with the brake pedal, release the brake pedal, coast for a second or two then immediately press the brake pedal again... and it also happens when I try to park the car using the brake pedal to slowly ease into the parking spot (not pressing gas pedal at all just using the brake pedal), sort of looks like a jerking motion of the car each time i release/press the brake pedal and try to inch into the parking spot...   I find myself searching for the point when the brake pedal should provide the proper resistance to my foot so that the car slows down and/or stops accordingly...   can't seem to find that sweet spot on a consistent basis...   sorry if I'm not describing this properly... but does anyone know what might be the issue... Replies to this message: castg1 (Feb 18, 2007 12:56 pm) da1nonly (Feb 18, 2007 4:25 pm) zoolook (Jan 17, 2008 4:58 pm)

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