Why are the brakes not working on my Mazda 3?
I didn’t even get to drive off parking lot. The pedal is now really low – it feels like it has air in the lines and the brakes don’t engage until it’s at full pedal travel (this was the original problem). The service manager and tech say it may be normal for a Mazda 3 which is pain BS.
What are the worst problems with a 2005 Mazda3?
Worst 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 Problems #1: Shifts Roughly From 1st To 2nd Gear (Auto Trans) 2005 MAZDA3 Average Cost to Fix: N/A #2: Power Steering Failure 2005 MAZDA3 Average Cost to Fix: N/A #3: Ac/Heater Is Weak 2005 MAZDA3 Average Cost to Fix: N/A
Where does the Mazda 3 brake pedal come from?
Since it’s sold by a dealer in Maryland, it came Maryland inspected. While driving it home, I notice the brake pedal was a bit spongy and really low before engaging- kind of like when there is air in the lines.
What kind of car is a Mazda 3?
I purchased a 2007 Mazda 3 on July 30th from a new car dealer that took it in as a trade. It’s a nice looking sedan, Galaxy Grey automatic with a 2.0 automatic trans and 114k on the odometer. Since it’s sold by a dealer in Maryland, it came Maryland inspected.
What’s the problem with my 2004 Mazda 3?
My 2004 Mazda 3 has been great for 40K miles. About 6 weeks ago and 2 visits to Mazda service/repair the problem has yet to be resoloved. When stopping for a red light (car in drive and brake on) a vibration with a rattle starts and stops as soon as foot lifted off brake.
How do you Bleed the brake on a Mazda 3?
I bled the front, one at a time, the way I always have in the past (on other cars .. this is the first brake job on the 3). She sat in the drivers seat, pumped the pedal a few times then held it down, I loosened the bleeder screw, pedal went to the floor, tighten the bleeder screw, and then release pedal. We did this 4x on each side.
Is the brake pedal on a Mazda 3 soft?
After taking it for a test run, it was obvious that the brake pedal was very soft. I had to push it almost to the floor before it would begin to stop. If I pumped the brakes a few times while stopping (to build pressure) it felt normal.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 3 have?
We just got my daughter a used 2004 Mazda 3 4-door sedan. It has a 2.0 liter engine. The car has about 33,000 miles on it. I decided to change the plugs and took out it’s old plugs (which were ITR6F13 – not sure which brand) and replaced them with Bosch 4211 Platinum Plugs with a gap = 0.052.
What to do if you have brake problems?
They are now going to have to fix the issue AND replace your brakes and calipers as they are almost certainly ruined judging by your description. Take the car back immediately and get that fixed!!! The car is still at the dealer as they try to fix the issue. So far, they claim they have replaced the rotors and the MC.
Why are my brakes dragging on the ground?
Also, the shake is so bad it’s difficult to hold the steering wheel- not sure if that helps identify the problem… If the brakes are dragging, it is because you calipers are frozen.
I didn’t even get to drive off parking lot. The pedal is now really low – it feels like it has air in the lines and the brakes don’t engage until it’s at full pedal travel (this was the original problem). The service manager and tech say it may be normal for a Mazda 3 which is pain BS.
Since it’s sold by a dealer in Maryland, it came Maryland inspected. While driving it home, I notice the brake pedal was a bit spongy and really low before engaging- kind of like when there is air in the lines.
They are now going to have to fix the issue AND replace your brakes and calipers as they are almost certainly ruined judging by your description. Take the car back immediately and get that fixed!!! The car is still at the dealer as they try to fix the issue. So far, they claim they have replaced the rotors and the MC.
When to see a mechanic about a failed brake booster?
In addition, the brake pedal will be much higher than normal. As soon as you notice your brake pedal is hard to engage, contact a professional mechanic to have your brake booster replaced. It is critical that brake booster faults are repaired quickly as the car is not safe to drive with a failed brake booster.
Can a unresponsive brake pedal stop a car?
This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner. In most cases, this will happen slowly, over time.
What are the symptoms of a bad Brake Control Module?
This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner. In most cases, this will happen slowly, over time. Usually the brake pedal will become increasingly hard to press until it is no longer responsive. 2. Brake pads require more effort to push
Why is my soft brake pedal not working?
It did, and suddenly the problem went away, and it hasn’t come back in the past two days. The wheezing noise it was making when the brake pedal was released is gone as well, which to me may also indicate it was a stuck valve that somehow got unstuck, which is something the brake shop mentioned as a possible cause.
What kind of car has soft brake pedal?
I have a 2007 3i sport, 62k miles, original pads and rotors, all in good shape. Friday afternoon I’m pulling into my driveway for lunch, and my brake pedal goes soft.