I have had a head gasket replace on this 1998 mazda b4000 within 61,000 miles. The first head gasket replacement was 1-21-2008. Now the same thing seems to be happening at 78,100 miles are there any issues with this model? I only drive the truck to work and back which is only about 5 miles from my home. Also the front end suspension makes a loud squeaking/popping noise when you turn the steering wheel or hit a rough place in pavement. The "key in the ignition" buzzer keeps dinging after you take the key out of the ignition.
Mazda B-Series Truck grinding brakes problems
10 of the 712 owner complaints about the Mazda B-Series Truck describe grinding or squealing brakes, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20031
- 20012
- 20001
- 19991
- 19981
- 19971
- 19943
Often reported together
What owners say
'03 b-3000 dual sport... 41,xxx miles... Manual transmission grinds when shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear, and grinds again, between 3rd and 4th gear, this happening after a 10 hour trip on the highway at speeds around 70-75 MPH.
Consumer inspected vehicle after hearing a loud squeaky noise coming from the front passenger sides. When inspecting he found a loose prematurely rusted lower ball joint with no lubrication and replaced the part. Dealer stated there was never any type of grease fitting which caused rusting. Consumer saved the old rusted lower ball joint part.*ak *sb
First problem -front brakes making very high pitch squelling @ 2,949 miles.secend time - again front brakes making high pitch squelling @ 10,172 miles.third time - this time front brakes sound like they are grinding and brake pedal is pulsating @ 16,410 miles.*ak all problems were fixed by mazda at no cost to owner.
In jul/01, brakes caused pulling to right on braking - dlr resurfaced rotors (1100 mi), then ABS failure (replaced brake booster) ,then still no braking, (relined brakes), contacted mazda, rep from fla...relined brakes w/"oversized shoes/pads" now grinding/scrubbing in front brakes....5 months old...2229 miles when turned in to dealer oct 23rd, 2001...still at dealer. Seeking submission of lemon law proceedings!
While driving at any speed, a loud grinding noise is heard coming from the differential. Problem was reported to the mazda corporation. The repairs to the differential will be made at owner's expense. *ak.et.
#1 at approximately 1000 miles the diferential pinion gears were replaced due to a grinding noise from the rear end, #2 at 9,500 miles I took the truck back to the dealer and complained of noises in the rear end and front end vibration. They disregarded the noises in the rear end and replaced the two front tires. Since then there have been several attempts by mazda to balance the front tires, I still have the vibration in the front during normal driving. 18 october 1999 with approximately 12,000 miles on the vehicle, I toook it back, this time there is a very distinctive noise from the rear end and front end vibration. Mazda ordered a complete rear axle assy and once again balanced the front tires. I was told by service manager that the truck is safe to drive. Note: the rear axle assembly will move abour one inch from side to side when I shake the rear tires. I beleive the front end problems are being caused by the rear axle assembly floating when the vehicle is driven.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p225/70r15 )
Vehicle's rear bearings start squealing, and cannot drive more than 25 MPH. Dealer contacted, and stated the rear bearings were defective. Incident occurred three times prior. Repairs being made at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Vehicle exhibits knocking sound coming from passenger's area or rear of vehicle, generally from heat shield. Also, brakes either hesitate/slam or grind.in addition, rough idling.
Grinding vibration coming from rear end due to clutch track system. Please describe details. Tt
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024002 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169002 · Recall details
Questions about the Mazda B-Series Truck grinding brakes
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The model years with the most reports are 1994 (3 complaints), 2001 (2 complaints) and 1997 (1 complaints).
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