Started noticing grabbing problem with brakes and took it in to the dealer. I was told that it is normal and Mazda's brakes tend to be grabby. Also heard a squeaking noise (same as when you get a warning that the brake pads are worn) while traveling slowly and not having foot on brakes. Then problem has evolved into the car chattering when stepping on the brakes at a high rate of speed (i.e. while on the freeway) causing the whole car to shake pretty violently. Additionally get noise when stepping on the brakes kind of like a groaning noise. Both my sons are mechanics and have stated that there is something wrong with the brakes. I made an appointment to go into the dealership to have them checked. They said they would inspect the brakes and I said they need to do more than inspect them, they need to drive the vehicle so they can get a first hand sample of what the problems are. The odd thing is they seem normal at times and then at other times are really bad. Very inconsistent.
Started noticing grabbing problem with brakes and took it in to the dealer. I was told that it is normal and Mazda's brakes tend to be grabby. Also heard a squeaking noise (same as when you get a warning that the brake pads are worn) while traveling slowly and not having foot on brakes. Then problem has evolved into the car chattering when stepping on the brakes at a high rate of speed (i.e. while on the freeway) causing the whole car to shake pretty violently. Additionally get noise when stepping on the brakes kind of like a groaning noise. Both my sons are mechanics and have stated that there is something wrong with the brakes. I made an appointment to go into the dealership to have them checked. They said they would inspect the brakes and I said they need to do more than inspect them, they need to drive the vehicle so they can get a first hand sample of what the problems are. The odd thing is they seem normal at times and then at other times are really bad. Very inconsistent.
- Charisse G., Victorville, US