Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 00299 | 07/16/1999 | P00896 | 605988 | Experiencing popping noise from front brake caliper during slow speed braking. *tt | 08/04/1999 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||||
| 00598 | 05/06/1998 | 603879 | Subject regarding brake warning light on constantly. *yc | 03/09/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 99000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 mazda protege dx. the contact stated after taking his vehicle in for a regular inspection the mechanic informed him that the front and rear brakes were rusted. the vehicle was also taken to a authrized dealer who informed the contact that all the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 99,000. tb | |||
| 02/19/1997 | 0 | ||
| The brakes make a noise like they are rubbing against metal and the brake pedal almost goes to the floor before stopping. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying the brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, resulting in exetended stopping distance. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 09/25/1998 | |||
| While driving 30-35 mph the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide into vehicle ahead. the front end of vehicle was smashed, and the there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's side air bags. the weather was sunny and dry at the time of the crash. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 35 | 07/01/1997 | |
| 1) airbag didnt deploy during a right angle (t bone) accident at an intersection .. the driver (me) systained head and face / chest injuries. 2) since new the right rear brake on my non abs car lockes up very easily, and has caused a spin out in several cases, on wet surfaces. a dealer tried to do something, but it has not corrected the problem. further, when i wrote mazda customer service hq, they simply said to go back to a dealer for their judgement / action to correct the problem. | |||
| 05/25/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Brake pad failure again at 360000 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/04/1998 | 2 | ||
| Braking system malfunctioned. had to replace brake rotors and pads several times. this could have resulted in extended stopping distance. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 09/24/1997 | 1 | 07/06/1997 | |
| Brakes failed, resulting in accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 05/22/1997 | |
| Brake caliper pins rusted out due to moisture coming into contact with the pins, and causing the calipers to work erratically. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer was aware of problem. consumer added that calipers were exhibiting a click and popping noise, dealer replaced calipers. customer states dome light failed. *tt | |||
| 1 | 08/21/1998 | ||
| Brake pads were worn, rotors / calipers to failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | 08/21/1998 | ||
| Brake pads were worn, rotors / calipers to failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | 08/21/1998 | ||
| Brake pads were worn, rotors / calipers to failed. *yc | |||
| At 18,000 miles the front brake rotors are completely warped and cannot be turned, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||