Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2006 MAZDA3.
My 2006 Mazda 3 is experiencing greatly accelerated rear brake pad and rotor wear, both requiring replacement by 38k miles. This is at least 3x faster wear than normal. Front brakes show little wear and look to last up to 100k miles. Could this problem be the result of improper front/rear brake bias or defective parts/materials? could this situation lead to improper/unsafe braking performance under certain conditions?.
The day after purchase of my 2006 Mazda3 I was backing out of driveway, the rear brakes were grinding. They were grinding so loud I could hear them over the radio on level 2 in volume. I should not hear them at all!! I had under 30 miles on the vehicle. I called the service department and the gentleman I spoke with told me this is very common , that all do it. I am sorry , I don't believe that it should be happening, I have never had a vehicle that has done that unless the brake pads, and rotors didn't need replaced. Now, 2 months later, the brakes are still doing it, and seem to be even louder with a small squeak added in.