Driver side rear brake caliper froze (seized), causing a loud thunk, then grindswhen brakes were applied. Also a strong odor was noticed, like a part was severly overheating.
1993 Mazda 626 brakes complaints
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Driving at aprrox 20-30mph on smooth pavement turn siganl failed ,this also connects to headlight/tail lights. All dashboard lights. All components turned off at once. In order to recover from this defect, had to reposition steering wheel.this problem is still reoccurring and is an intermittent problem which can result in an accident. Defect is in steering column combination switch. *ak consumer states there have been other electrical problems, including faulty wiring to power windows.
Abs brake failure; also replaced left rear caliper.
The rear calipers do not disengage when releasing the emgerency brake, this makes the vehicle hard to drive. Please describe details.
Valve lifters failed.
Disc handbrake failed to release, destroying pads/calipers; vehicle spun as right rear wheel locked, vehicle fire erupted.
Abs, brake failure, while driving at speed of 35mph, anti-lock system blew up,causing 75% loss of effectiveness and ABS light did not come on
Hydraulic brakes; when applying the brakes, vehicle accelerates. Please describe.
Left rear caliper failed twice.
The rotors are warped and she has had them turned before. Please describe.
Upon making a sharp turn vehicle went into a skid. No response from brake and anti lock braking system. Tt
Total loss of braking ability while driving at 20-30 MPH twice, once resulting in an accident./injury.
Abs, when making turn brakes lockup, failure of steering gear assembly causing loss control going into enbankment. Tt
Replaced front brake pads due to excessive vibration/noise.
Oil dipstick replaced.
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