Mazda Mazda 3 (2004 - 2009) - 2006 1.6 - Audible Brakes

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Sat 3 Jan 2009 12:31
2006 1.6 - Audible Brakes - Mazda Owner
Hi All,

On my 2006-year Mazda3 everytime I apply the brakes a noise is heard in the cabin.

It's not a very loud noise by any means but certainly sounds like two surfaces rubbing together - what brakes do I suppose - but I've never witnessed this noise inside the cabin. The noise never fades despite doing lots of stop-start driving in town.

Could the allignment of the pads and discs be wrong?

Any suggestions most welcome! I cannot easily get to a Mazda delear as my local Mazda dealer unexpectedly went out of business.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 03/01/2009 at 12:39

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Sat 3 Jan 2009 12:44
2006 1.6 - Audible Brakes - Dynamic Dave
How long has the noise been present?

Have you checked to see how much meat is left on the pads?

Do your pads have low wear warning audible shims? ie, a metal strip attached to the side of pad assembly that comes in contact with the disks when the pads are almost worn out.

Any garage can check your brakes. It doesn't have to be Madza.
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Sat 3 Jan 2009 13:49
2006 1.6 - Audible Brakes - Mazda Owner
DD - Thanks for your comments.

I haven't checked the condition of the pads bearing in mind the car's age (October 2006) and having only covered 13.5K. Although I have seen comments about the excessive amount of brake dust produced by the Mazda3 brakes.

The noise has certainly become very apparent during this cold snap.

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