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Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 3293 repairs.
Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 198 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
186-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2976 mi | All brake pads and rotors( front and back) replaced under warranty,June 26, 2020, 10 months after purchase. Odometer 4800 km. Rotors heavily grooved with significant pulsation. The dealer insisted this was because the rotors were heavily rusted due to not being driven enough. It sat for 3 weeks in April during the first lockdown( like everybody elses cars) but was driven frequently during May/ June and twice weekly prior to the lockdown. My husband found no excess rust when he changed the tired during the lockdown. |
2018 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29760 mi C $1400 |
brakes started making noises due to long periods without use (covid). |
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 347 mi | Brake pads |
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $928 |
Rear brake pads were at 3mm. Rear rotors, pads replaced. |
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $500 |
New pads and rotors |
| 60000 mi US $700 |
new brake pads & rotors on front & back |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
new front brake pads, rotors |
| 34000 mi US $60 |
Friday afternoon developed sudden rear brake grinding noise, intermittent. Removed tire for inspection. One brake pad was completely worn away, the other pad was fine. Auto store gave us the wrong pads, need to go back today. Will be calling auto dealer on Monday concerning brake issues. Had the same issue with my 2014 Mazda 3. 8.10.17 update: My dealer replaced the pads and rotors and did an 'upgrade' in the middle of July. Today I received a call from a customer service rep from the Mazda Corp. He informed me that there was now a new TSB on the brake issue and a new redesigned caliper support. My dealer had been informed and all I have to do is bring the car in for the new fix. I am happy with the response from Mazda. |
| 64000 mi US $40 |
On going issue. 'Fix' that was applied to my rear brakes last July 2017 was either bs or failed. Started to hear a noise from the rear brakes Sunday morning. 30,000 miles since the repair paid for by Mazda. BF checked them out. Same problem as July 2017 and on my 2014. The outer pads were worn down to metal and the inside pads didn't even show wear on the indicators. I am pissed. I specifically asked the head of the maintenance department at Autex Mazda in Keene, NH to have the technician check out the wear on my brakes when they replaced my tires on my visit on 6/19/18. I was told that I had a little life left in the brakes but the wear was even, that I did not have the issue that I did last time. They out right lied to me. I have the pics to prove it. Mazda made changes to the brakes with the 2014 model and never fixed it. I contacted the Mazda Corporation again. Not sure if they will respond, but I am done with Mazda. |
| 141000 mi US $100 |
Every year the brakes need a either the rear pads replaced or the entire brakes need to be redone. The rear pads always, always have uneven wear. Inside pad is down to metal, outside is like new. Every year, with ~ 25-30,000 highway miles, very little stop and go. Whatever Mazda did to their brakes back in 2014 really messed things up. This car is now a back up car. |
| 165000 mi US $105 |
Replaced brake pads and frozen calipers. |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57000 mi US $400 |
Replaced both rear disk rotors and brake pads as worn |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $100 |
Brake job was put off , the front rotors were replaced as well as the disc brake pads |
| 119000 mi US $150 |
replaced front pads and rotors |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 16120 mi $200 |
Heavy vibration upon braking. [rotors] |
| 117181 mi C $150 |
rear pads and rotors replaced. front glide pins serviced and lubed. check your caliper pins every year. the rubber seal may swell. but this was never replaced before so after 7 years, its done great. |
| 33700 mi | Rotors were warped, shop resurfaced under warranty. |
| 51000 mi US $400 |
A brake caliper was sticking in the rear, causing a prematurely worn rotor. They greased the caliper and had to replace the rotors and pads. |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20800 mi US $300 |
Brake pad on rear driver's side was worn out. Suspect a seized caliper. Brakes were making screeching noise. Dealer replaced both rear brake pads and resurfaced rotors. |
| 17000 mi | Backing plate was bent, causing it to rub on rotor and make numerous sounds depending on speed. |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 55000 mi | Recall for sticking parking brake. Dealer replaced caliper at no charge. |
| 33000 mi US $300 |
Back brakes had worn out |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30100 mi US $1 |
Previous repair by dealer did not fix problem with dragging rear brakes. Removed calipers and lubricated caliper slides. This fixed problem with dragging rear brakes. |
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Rear brakes were not fully releasing. Discovered that brake pad bracket was not machined properly, resulting in very tight fit of pads. Replaced both rear brake pad brackets. This has fixed the recurring problem that was present since the car was bought new. |
| 62000 mi | Dealer replaced parking brake under recall. |
| 23000 mi | Right rear brake sticking and dusting more than the left. |
| 25000 mi US $400 |
Rear rotors warped, brake pads worn off |
| 13640 mi | Emergency brake seized then broke loose making grinding noise. Invoice states Inner pad worn into rotors. Both rear rotors and brake pads replaced. Caliper mounting brackets serviced. |
| 37200 mi C $50 |
Regular servicing by owner noted seized, rear brake pads that along with the rotors were totally worn out.Dealer agreed wear was abnormal /premature and completely replaced them for the second time in 2.5 years. This was called a " good will" repair. |
| 39060 mi C $9 |
The caliper bushings had swelled too tight on the front brake calipers. Mazda Canada doesn't supply them so the calipers are replaced instead at a product cost of $275 per pair. My annoyed husband found an after market set of bushings for 8.99. It is possible, according to Google ,that the wrong lubricant contributed but the bushings on the other Mazda 3 were fine. The dealer actually offered to replace those calipers for free but we decided to leave well enough alone because some people online are suggesting that the brake issues "some"are having may relate to that part. |
| 51000 mi US $150 |
Rear brake pads replaced |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 57000 mi US $400 |
No clue, parking brake needed repairs. |
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
Car would not start when button was pushed. Would go into accessory mode. Pressing the button a second time started the car but turned off the speedometer, odometer, trip computer. Turning off car returned it to accessory mode, with no way to turn it off completely. Entire ABS module was replaced and problem was solved. PCM module still needs to be replaced to remove dash warning lights for clutch position sensor. Software problems to blame. Why are car computers more expensive than actual computers? $$$$ |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68200 mi C $1700 |
replace front brakes, four new snow tires, regular maintenance |
| 21000 mi | right rear brake pad worn to bare metal (three other pads were less than half worn). replaced both rear brake pads and right rear caliper. |
| 30000 mi US $400 |
Accelerated / uneven wear on front brake pads. Replace both front pads. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Replaced frozen right-rear caliper and rotor |
| 70710 mi | Previously replaced caliper developed leak and required replacement again. |
| 119465 mi US $480 |
The rear brake one one side had somehow gotten stuck to the rotor and worn through the pad and damaged the rotor. Both rear pads and rotors had to be replaced. The price I stated was just for this work (other maintenance was done on this trip), and includes labor. |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61380 mi C $800 |
Rotors and brake pads needed replacing. |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 29760 mi | Rear pads/rotors were replaced under recommendation of TSB #04-001 as well as the rear caliper carriers. These apparently corrode and keep the pads from returning properly, causing premature wear. |
| 68200 mi C $450 |
Original brakes finally bit the dust. Front rotors were salvageable but I replaced them to have a clean slate |
| 42780 mi C $450 |
Rear brakes badly worn. Replace pads and rotors. |
| 60760 mi | Jun 2017 Parking Brake recall campaign. Began sticking during the previous winter. Was about to pay for some replacement parts when the recall letter arrived. |
| 35978 mi C $510 |
Brakes were pulsating slightly and rear pads were wearing down, but not as bad as some other 3rd gen Mazda 3s. Had all rotors and pads replaced. |
| 40300 mi | Rear parking brakes sticking, repaired under factory recall. New caliper on passenger side, new boot kit on driver side |
2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 59955 mi C $1024 |
MVI, brake service, replaced RR door latch, |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9300 mi | Stability control light turned on while I was parking the car (shifter in R mode). Don't know what happened. After a engine restart the light went off. Known issue: http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2012/mazda/mazda3/electronic_stability_control/problem.aspx |
| 73000 mi US $110 |
Replaced front brake pad and rotors. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 128000 mi US $150 |
Rear brake pads and rotors |
| 41000 mi US $320 |
Rear brake pads were down to 1-2 mm. Both rear rotors and pads were replaced. This was done in my driveway in a little over an hour by YourMechanic. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 25500 mi | Stuck brake caliper piston pin rear right. Repaired under warranty with no cost to owner. |
| 36300 mi | Had a cyclic grinding/thumping noise. Dealer recommended brakes and rotors (at 34,000 miles!?). Took the car home and discovered bent dust shield rubbing on front brake rotor. Going to a different dealer if I ever go back to Mazda. |
| 114000 mi US $980 |
LF rotor detached itself from the hub. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 29760 mi C $420 |
Rear rotors, and pads replaced |
2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 58900 mi C $1700 |
rear brakes pads and rotors replaced |
| 69440 mi C $75 |
Pad shifting making clanging noise also rust on hub |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi US $125 |
Replaced four sets of pads and four rotors |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi US $500 |
Brakes soft -fixed |
| 93000 mi US $800 |
Pads and rotors replaced, front and back. $800 |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Replacing rear rotors and pads. General cleaning and service to caliper/hardware. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 99820 mi C $450 |
Brake on passenger rear making noises. Wear assessed as cause. Replacement of rear Pads and rotors required and I performed. |
| 80000 mi US $1300 |
The Mazda had a sticking brake caliper. Replaced it along with the pads and rotors, which were due. Also replaced spark plugs along with an oil change and tire rotation. |
| 97340 mi C $1125 |
Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt (seized) rear rotoros replaced, brake pads installed (supplied) Resurfaced front rotors |
| 101060 mi C $349 |
Seized passenger side caliper |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $360 |
loss of acceleration and power steering, multiple dashboard lights while driving. |
| 5060 mi | Traction control light intermittently stays on. Replaced ang sensor code U0428:62-68 invalid data received from SASM Brakes feel spongy at times. problem since new. Told they were normal. Still not convinced |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | traction control light on and then car would go into manual mode but not respond to shifting |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 114080 mi C $580 |
Rear Brakes , Rear brake rotors, One rear brake caliper, |
| 86000 mi US $650 |
Brake job all four wheels at 85K miles |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
149-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73160 mi C $700 |
Oil change and brakes |
| 75826 mi C $1000 |
Brakes in back |
| 120280 mi C $1100 |
Seized calipers, |
| 133920 mi C $1500 |
Emergency brake cable, seized caliper and leaking brake. Replacement of stabilization arm. Disc and brake pads replaced as well. |
2010.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73470 mi A $660 |
Rotors were pitted and rusty ( apparently as a result of living near the sea). Front rotors replaced, front brake pads replaced. Brake fluid topped up. Rear brakes still have approx 10,000km on them |
2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $220 |
Front pads and rotors replaced. This was the first of any brake maintenance in the vehicle. |
| 115000 mi | Replaced original rotors after 7 years |
| 118000 mi US $500 |
ABS Module failed |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
ABS Pump |
| 82055 mi US $380 |
Replaced front brake pads and rotors |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi US $30 |
Backing plate of driver front wheel was bent and began to scrape against brake disk. Scrapping was very noticable, loud, and caused me to stop driving the car altogether for two days. On route to dealer noise ceased and could not be recreated. |
| 92000 mi US $200 |
Bad wheel speed sensor. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 128000 mi US $80 |
front brakes and rotors |
| 112000 mi | Car pulled to the right when braking. Figures it was a brake issue. Flushed out and replaced brake fluid. Tried to use a manual brake fluid suction tool from harbor freight but it was too slow. Had to get someone to help me pump and hold the brake pedal to properly bleed brakes when new fluid was swapped. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 119040 mi C $300 |
Worn out pads |
| 60000 mi US $964 |
ABS light would illuminate periodically and disable traction control. Replaced ABS control module. This is a know problem with Mazda3 and there is a NTSB TSB issued on the problem for 2010-2013 Mazda3. |
| 60760 mi | ABS and parking brake on continuously. ABS module needed replacement. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $700 |
Calipers needed replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $300 |
A piston of a caliper at the right rear wheel was stuck. First this caliper was replaced. Later also replaced the caliper on the left rear wheel. |
| 94300 mi | The replacement caliper that the car mechanic installed at the rear left wheel had some crack in it. Two weeks later discovered it was leaking. Replaced the new caliper with another one. |
| 57000 mi US $300 |
Brake master cylinder failure. Replaced brake master cylinder. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 64000 mi | Parking brake had stuck on. Shop was unable to reproduce. |
| 119500 mi US $975 |
Replaced front & back brake pads, rear brake rotors, |
| 91760 mi C $1100 |
pads and rotors, plus the calipers. I expect the pads and rotors, but I've never had to replace calipers on a car, and I had my Acura for 228K miles. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 162000 mi US $1000 |
Front brakes |
| 87000 mi US $1071 |
Check engine light indicated problem with ABS. Needed to replace wheel speed sensor. |
| 90165 mi US $372 |
Brake line between ABS and rear splitter leaking at ABS. Replaced flared pipe between those two parts. I inspected the "failed" part after repair was completed, and there was a scratch across the flare. Looked like manufacturing defect to me, but car well out of warranty. In speaking with mechanic, he seemed oblivious to need to inspect surface of flared pipe connections. In fact, he called the joint a tapered pipe thread until he brought failed part out and I told him it was definitely straight threads. |
| 62000 mi | After this I noticed the new right front rotor was wearing differently than the right front rotor. Hawk Mazda thought it was "normal" wear until I convince them the pad was seized on the rotor (which it was). Moral of the story, don't go to Hawk Mazda in Joliet, IL for service. I honestly think their wasn't anything wrong my Mazda until I brought it into the dealer, I don't believe in coincidences like that. Thanks for checking in. |
| 62000 mi C $200 |
Replaced both rear brake discs, loosened gripping caliper, new pads. |
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Brake pads and rotors need replacement. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 166306 mi C $2813 |
Front brakes and rotors were worn out. 95% worn on driver's side, 99% worn on passenger side (or the other way around, I can't remember) |
2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 28000 mi | Loud 'chirping' from front suspension when driving over bumps. Not present when brakes applied lightly. Dealer lubed brake caliper slider pins. Prob fixed. |
| 60300 mi US $200 |
Rear brakes started dragging and wore down. replaced pads, rotors, and slide pin bushings |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $2400 |
ABS control and master cylinder needed to be replace. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 178000 mi US $1200 |
Rotors corroded and break pads worn requiring all four discs and pads replaced. One caliper seized and fully replaced. |
| 169260 mi C $800 |
Right rear parking brake stuck on. Repair included new rotors, pads, calipers and parking brake cables for both sides. |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73780 mi C $500 |
brakes (pads and rotors) front and rear |
| 81220 mi C $250 |
front brake pad & rotors |
| 104760 mi C $460 |
Above regular brake replacement the calipers needed to be changed. They are supposedly weak on the rear set. |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7000 mi | Parking brake assembly was replaced, button got stuck inside. |
2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 64000 mi US $1000 |
Both rear calipers were sticking and non-functional. Replaced. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135780 mi C $1300 |
Brake rotors and pads replaced on all four corners |
| 169260 mi C $800 |
Replace front rotors, pads, calipers, hoses, parking brake cable |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 112000 mi US $280 |
Replaced rear disc brake pads. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Two trips to shop. Had to get Maryland State inspection: Fixed left headlight alignment (brighter now). Fixed rear bumper damage. Replaced both rear brake calipers, rear rotors, rear pads, brake flush. Oil change. |
| 112000 mi US $500 |
Second visit - Warped Rotors (Brake Pads, Rotors) |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front brake rotors - had stock until now. |
| 47400 mi | Parking brake cable needed replacement. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $250 |
New rear calipers. They were rusted solid so calipers did not move. Beyond rebuild. |
| At around 300 miles, dash light indicated the "electronic brake distribution..." failed. Manual said this might lockup rear brakes. Took to dealer, they had to order and install part. Dealer never called me once. I always had to call to find status. | |
| 26000 mi | ABS module failed, locking up front left wheel. All other wheels had no brake pressure. Extremely hazardous condition if we had to use brakes that required ABS again (full emergency stop). |
| 80000 mi | Neutal starter switch not working perfectly. Part was replaced under warranty.. |
| 84000 mi US $87 |
Passenger Rear Rotor Warped and Drivers Rear Rotor scored. Both Rear Rotors and Brake Pads replaced. |
| 90971 mi US $34 |
Rear brake pads worn. Replaced with Bosch OEM brake pads |
| 92328 mi | Cleaned and lubed both front caliper sliding pins with Bosch Full Synthetic brake lube. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $1700 |
Front brake pad service |
| 146000 mi US $225 |
Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors. |
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
Circuit on ABS faulty |
| 114000 mi US $750 |
New brakes and rotors |
| 46000 mi US $1600 |
The ABS hydraulic unit failed, evidenced by the traction/stability control light staying on, requiring replacement of the part. $1,200 for the part, $400 for the rest. |
2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $240 |
The right rear brake caliper began leaking fluid, and was replaced. |
| 34000 mi US $200 |
replaced oem pads. Found rodent crushed in front lright caliper. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| 86400 mi US $1600 |
Traction control not working |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46500 mi C $220 |
changed calipers, front wheels, left & right |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $540 |
Calipers were not working properly releasing after using parking brake. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 114700 mi C $1500 |
Rear pads calipers and rotors |
| 87200 mi US $375 |
a seal in the brake was leaking. |
| 200000 mi US $436 |
Brake pedal suddenly became mushy. ABS module had an internal leak and was replaced |
| 280000 mi US $534 |
Replace rear pads, rotors, and one caliper |
| 290000 mi US $446 |
Replace brake master cylinder |
| 90000 mi US $40 |
Brake pedal seemed very low. Thought it was the master cylinder. My mechanic said he thought it was just that the brake fluid needed flushing |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78614 mi US $488 |
Replace Front and Rear brake rotors and brake pads |
| 80600 mi C $300 |
Parking brake cable snapped several years back, finally replaced. |
| 83800 mi | Front right brake seized and got quite warm. So had to replace disc and pads. Left brake replaced just pads. |
| 133920 mi C $600 |
replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 94000 mi US $360 |
replaced failed master brake cylinder |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71000 mi US $234 |
car wouldn't start -- neutral safety switch replaced |
| 94860 mi C $960 |
Replaced rear pads, rotors, calipers. |
| 93620 mi C $600 |
basic [brake] repair |
| 128550 mi C $655 |
Replaced pads, rotors and calipers on rear brakes. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Replaced seized emergency brake cable |
| 126000 mi US $550 |
Expected replacement of the rear brake pads and rotors; they were worn and making noise. During repair it was discovered that both rear calipers were rusted and couldn't be put back on after removal so new calipers had to be installed. |
| 126580 mi C $150 |
left rear caliper was stuck. I discovered this when I replaced pads and rotors and could not retract the piston. I suspected it was stuck because the rotor was very rusty, not being scrubbed clean. Replaced with reman caliper. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39060 mi C $500 |
Parking brake cable and calipers |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 67580 mi C $600 |
Rear brake line was seized on one side and replaced. Also replaced all four rotors with new parts. |
| 124000 mi US $700 |
Caliper was dragging, tires were not balanced. Replaced caliper and also had to replace both front rotors. Balanced tires |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22940 mi | Previous brake problem re-occured. Brakes were bled and master cylinder replaced |
| 186474 mi US $1173 |
The brake pedal would creep to the floor when depressed. I had replaced the master cylinder and, after repeated flushing, could not achieve a firm pedal. The shop diagnosed the issue as a faulty ABS Control Module. Replaced brake fuild and flush of the braking system after replacement of the ABS Control Module. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 82000 mi US $100 |
Pass. side e-brake was sticking, so relaced pads/rotors and lubed the cable. |
| 53940 mi C $340 |
Hand brake seized, need to replace entire cable assembly. Original cable suffered from corrosion damage. |
| 83080 mi C $800 |
Parking brake seized, replaced cables |
| 129000 mi US $417 |
Stupid e-brake cables got stuck due to rust... new cables were $100 (still too much), but the total with labor amounted to $427, what a rip-off!!!!!! |
| 30000 mi | From a stop and releasing the brake pedal to accelerate, the brake pedal makes a rattling sound. |
| 129000 mi US $80 |
Replaced brake master cylinder and fluid for bleeding. |
| 140000 mi US $900 |
Needed brake shoes and rotors. Rotors were put on backwards, leading to squealing that only went away after another independent shop diagnosed the problem. |
| 148000 mi US $1000 |
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced again. Shop did not install brakes, rotors and pads correctly. Refund will be sought for incorrect work completed first time. |
| 111600 mi C $300 |
Parking break cable broken. Replaced |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Brake master cylinder failure. |
| 139200 mi US $546 |
Master cylinder failure. Replaced with aftermarket rebuild. |
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
I've continued losing brake fluid and have severe air contamination in the system. The brakes work (poorly) but fluid must be added weekly. Three shops have been unable to repair after about $1000 in diagnostics costs. Complaint filed with NHTSA. |
| 145000 mi US $14 |
When the master cylinder was replaced, the fluid reservoir was not. Reservoir had a small crack at the bottom. Leaking fluid appeared to be from clumsy pouring, but was a large enough leak to cause my issues. Ended up fixing the problem myself for $14. |
| 132100 mi US $400 |
Master cylinder replacement |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi | Parking brake cable on left side seized. Towed to prevent damage to rotor and wheel. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 134300 mi US $180 |
Master cylinder replaced. |
| 184000 mi US $120 |
Rear brake pads were worn down. |
| 65000 mi US $180 |
Right rear caliper replaced. During a brake fluid bleed (fluid was old and dirty) the bleed valve stuck open and could not be closed, requiring a new caliper. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Was told there was a leaking caliper seal on the right rear brake caliper. Took car to have caliper replaced along with routine maintenance. Was told it was necessary to have caliper replaced in pairs - to the tune of $1400. No thanks. Found another shop that replaced the one rear leaking caliper for a reasonable price. |
| 89900 mi C $230 |
Parking brake cable partially seized causing rubbing of rear brake pad on one rotor. Replaced parking brake cable. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 137640 mi C $250 |
Caliper replaced |
| 145080 mi C $700 |
RR caliper seized |
| 58980 mi C $970 |
Replace brake cables, parking |
| 62000 mi C $2500 |
Rear and front rotors were replaced due to rust. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94100 mi US $500 |
Brake booster leaking internally. Brake pedal goes to floor. |
| 31300 mi | Brake light switch, both front wheel bearings, wheel speed sensor. |
| 198000 mi US $88 |
Replaced all pads and rear rotors (rotors were $50, I did not include the $60 in pads in the total) |
| 130200 mi C $500 |
left front caliper seized, line ruptured. |
| 94360 mi C $500 |
changed rear brake pads and rotor. Brake line was leaking and it took 3 days to get the part. The calipers were stuck on breaks so these were changed also. |
| 75000 mi US $75 |
Front ABS Sensor |
| 150000 mi US $30 |
Rear Brake Caliper frozen |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $1900 |
Front brake calipers needed to be rebuilt. Front pads and rotors also replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Speed sensor went bad |
| 114000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front right hub |
| 47000 mi US $600 |
Brake light came on and stayed on. Faulty sensor in brake fluid reservoir; replaced. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $20 |
While having brake rotors replaced, the mechanic discovered a part of the hardware was missing - we ordered the parts and he installed them. |
| 104160 mi | 2 non-dealer shops showed me that rotors are cracked. 2 dealerships told me that the marks are not cracks in the rotors. Only 10,000km on these rotors. |
| 124000 mi C $1300 |
Rear Brakes, calipers, rotors |
| 133300 mi C $525 |
Front pads and rotors. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $130 |
rear brakes and rotors |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 106020 mi C $930 |
plus emergency brake cable--emergency brake was not working. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45260 mi C $980 |
Emergency brake did not fully disengage. replaced emergency brake, ground rotors and replaced pads. said transmission seal leaked. did not repair. have not detected any fluid under the car. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16317 mi C $5 |
Squealing brakes. Dealer said it's normal. Applied Permatex Disc Brake Quiet to pads. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $300 |
Brake calipers were destroyed by a mechanic who worked on the car prior to my purchase of the car. Had calipers replaced & rotors turned. |
| 202000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front pads, rear pads, and rear rotors |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 260000 mi | Needed an emergency brake cable |
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