Five problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1999 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Mazda 626. While driving 55 mph downhill, the contact stated that she lost control of the steering when she depressed the brake pedal then crashed into a tree. As a result, the crash destroyed the vehicle. The road conditions were wet. The rear passenger sustained a broken left leg while seated in a child seat. There is a recall for service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (NHTSA campaign id #00v074000) however, the manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included. As of January 2, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.
Rumbling noise under the hood; malfunctioning brake system.
I have been having trouble with my car stalling and a problem with the brakes, I pulled up some recall information on this particular car and these problems that I am experiencing have been recalled. When I called the Mazda service, I was told that it didn't affect my car. Clearly it does if I'm having these problems.
The contact states there are three NHTSA recalls, campaigns 00v074000 regarding the service brakes: master cylinder, 00v134000 regarding engine and engine coolant: engine, and 05e065000 regarding the fuel system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Master cylinder gets stuck on drums of wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.