Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1997 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes have worn unevenly and when braking at high speeds vehicle pulls to side. Pads wear unevenly and sticks at times. Vehicle once spun 540deg when braking on hwy. Third set of pads installed on vehicle since purchased. Mostly hwy driving.
Brakes continually fade, replacement of the faulty brake pads did not rectify fading.
Front brake pads are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. The rotors has been turned. Three pair of brake shoes replaced within months of each other.