Mazda Miata owners have reported 24 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Whenever it rains, water seems to splash on the braking surfaces due to normal driving in these conditions. The problem is when you apply the brakes for approximately 1 - 2 seconds you have no braking action. Read details...
2001 mazada miada right front brake pad wore out in 22,000. Wife does not drive with foot on brake pedal and Mazda Miata replacement brake pads parts are on a nation wide back order according to local dealer. Read details...
The vehicle braking system performs very poorly when driven under wet conditions. During heavy rain storms the braking system does not respond to input from the driver at all for about one or two seconds until moisture is removed from the disc brakes through heavy application of the break pedal. Read details...
This report to to document a safety concern about the performance of the brakes in the 1999 Miata. Although the Miata has excellent braking in dry conditions, it has been noted that when driving in moderate rain in freeway traffic the brakes are ineffective for 2 to 3 seconds until they begin to Read details...