Brake Foundation Components Problems of Mazda Tribute

After the 2005 Mazda Tribute is highway driven for 4 to 6 hours the brakes fail to stop the car within normal distances. It feels like there are no power brakes; much like stopping 1960's cars with drum brakes. These failures, do not occur in around town driving; and cannot be duplicated by the Mazda dealership during around town test drives. As it only occurs after the vehicle has been driven for hours, and particularly in hot climates like arizona, it appears the problem is heat related. When trying to stop exiting a freeway, and standing on the brakes, and still blowing through a stop, it scares the hell out of driver, passengers and other traffic and has the potential of being lethal to persons and property.

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While driving vehicle the whole system failed. All lights on dash light, lost brakes and steering. While on the highway.

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While driving at 30-40 mph vehicle shut off, which caused the power steering and brake system to fail. Contacted dealer.

Vehicle stopped & could not accelerate. Dash panel lights all came on. I was going slightly downhill & also car would not brake, so had to pull the emergency brake when I managed to pull to the right/side in order to stop vehicle.

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The vehicle was on local road and steering and brakes wern't responding. Was able to coast all the way down the hill. Once consumer came to a complete stop, vehicle started up. Dealership was aware of problem.