NHTSA Complaint #10236412 — 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10236412
Vehicle	2003 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	July 13, 2008
Date Filed	July 30, 2008
Mileage	25,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TAKES AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. HE ALSO HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE SHOES DUG INTO THE ROTORS. AS A RESULT, THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $289. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ROTORS, BUT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000.

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