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Re: Noisy parking [autonomous]
by shlavek
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Apr 12, 2008 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: autonomous (Apr 11, 2008 12:33 pm)
It's me again...so I took my car the the mazda dealer since it is still uder warranty, and it has been fixed! It is from faulty bushings...somewhere in the stearing and suspension linkage. I guess the bushings are liquid filled and when they leak and wear out they make that creeking noise. I have put maybe 1000 miles on since they have done the work and its perfect, no noises what so ever. Lucky they also caught the leaking motor mount when I was there...also another liquid filled part that went faulty. Only promblems now are crappy sqeeking brakes and found out I had 2 bent wheels. Went to the dealership I bought it from and they basicly told me to get lost and I cursed them all out. I ordered high performace rotors and pads, and hope they stop the pesky noise and improve the ride and braking...I will let you know. As far as the wheels...since I have the 17in ones they were about 800. I can't believe mazda wont stand behind the wheels and my mechanic can't believe it either. As far as noises I have seen described by others, they seem common when you do a little research. If your mazda dealer basically tells you to get lost go to a different one...luckly the one I went to was pretty good.
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Re: Noisy parking [shlavek]
by tali3
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Apr 12, 2008 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: shlavek (Apr 12, 2008 9:07 am)
Hello shlavek, you are right on! From the very beginning I have been having trouble with the dealer re: the noisy brakes. When they are cold or it is rainy or icy, they grind and squeak. Curious, what is your mileage around? When I was approaching 20K {do driving for work and some OOT traveling} after the car was purchased new with 100 miles last July, I noticed that now, when the car is cold, there is a VERY loud screeching, almost high pitched foghorn sound EVERY time I back out of my parking space at home in a.m.. I have been convinced lately that it is much more than rust on brakes {what dealer decided and did nothing back in Dec.}. I have been fearing that there is a problem with wheel or axle - to a tee, apparently what you are describing. Perhaps because I drive more than the average person, we will be hearing more about this. 'Wonder what a Mazda zone rep. would have to say....lets keep ourselves posted and fellow zoomers too...!!!!
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Re: Noisy parking [tali3]
by roadburner
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Apr 13, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: tali3 (Apr 12, 2008 1:09 pm)
This all verifies what I heard a German engineer say about the difference between European and American drivers:
Europeans don't care if the brakes squeal- just as long as they stop the car.
Americans don't care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don't squeal."
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Re: Noisy parking [roadburner]
by autonomous
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Apr 14, 2008 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Apr 13, 2008 5:54 am)
Europeans don't care if the brakes squeal- just as long as they stop the car.
Americans don't care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don't squeal.
Bizarre.
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Re: Noisy parking [tali3]
by shlavek
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Apr 14, 2008 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: tali3 (Apr 12, 2008 1:09 pm)
Hi again,
As far as my brakes go they sound horrible. It's not the fact that they are just loud they feel like they are not catching right, especially in rain! It is annoying that they are loud, but they are chirping and creating some other interesting sounds. My rotors look horrible... the surface appears ok but they are very rusty. The dealership turned them and the problem was still present. I just said screw it and bought cross drilled slotted rotors that are powder coated. I also bout high performance QUITE ceramic pads. When I have them installed I will let you know the difference.
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Mazda3 noise problems
by andrew26
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May 14, 2007 (2:45 pm)
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I purchased a used 2005 Madza3 in December and I now have a loud squeaking sound originating from somewhere near the rear wheels when I drive. As I drive faster the sound is faster and when I brake there is a sound of metal crunching metal. As the car slows the scrapping sound also slows until I am stopped and there is no sound at all. I took it to my brake mechanic and he said the brakes were fine. I don't know what this could be. Anyone have this problem before?
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Re: Mazda3 noise problems [andrew26]
by nifty56
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May 14, 2007 (4:53 pm)
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Replying to: andrew26 (May 14, 2007 2:45 pm)
A bearing?
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Re: Mazda3 noise problems [andrew26]
by stallionre
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May 14, 2007 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: andrew26 (May 14, 2007 2:45 pm)
Not me. However, sounds like a wheel problem, maybe a bearing. It could be your half shaft's. Are your boots in tact? Make sure that they are not cracked or leaking fluid.
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