Service Brakes Problems of Mazda MAZDA6

Mazda MAZDA6 owners have reported 136 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (81 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc rotor (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mazda MAZDA6

The Service Brakes problem

On a clear lane with the forward car 5 car lengths away with traffic flowing, the automatic emergency braking (aeb) activated slowing my car down from 65mph to 30mph. I deactivated aeb on my exit and changed the aeb distance from “normal” to “near”.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the rotors were prematurely warped, causing the vehicle to jerk violently. Also, the contact mentioned that the tpms and passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Parking brake sticks. Happens while stationary or moving. Has resulted in warped rotors, worn brake pads, lowered my fuel economy, most likely ruined wheel bearings, from the excess heat.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

The part was purchased via rock auto and installed at home diy. The vehicle failed to return form "maintenance" mode for the rear parking brake. Took it to a Mazda dealer and they determined the calipers were both manufactured incorrectly or the "spline gear" in the rear of the   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda 6. The contact took the vehicle for an oil change when the mechanic informed him that the brake lines were bending and pushing into the axle boots. The mechanic replaced the axle and brake lines at the contacts expense.   Read details...




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