No one else has mentioned this before but I noticed over the weekend that the brakes for our 2008 Mazda CX-9 feel crunchy or shudder a bit. The thing is, this wasn't a consistent thing and I couldn't duplicate it if I tried. I had just noticed it when I drove it first thing on Saturday morning. But then it never reappeared as badly as it did in that first hour.
But it happened when I slowed to a stop and then pushed the pedal further to actually stop the vehicle. The flutter was so noticeable that I wondered if there was something seriously wrong. "Uh oh, the CX-9 needs to be taken in!" But then, it never was that bad again. I could still feel that faint flutter but someone else would have to really be aware of it to notice it. Anyway, thought I'd mention it to our vehicle testing assistant and for the record.
Caroline Pardilla, Deputy Managing Editor @ 18,857 miles
texaslonghorn says:
06:03 PM, 07/14/08
Nice toe.
cx7lover says:
09:28 PM, 07/14/08
Something could have gotten inbetween the pad and rotor.
blue_omg says:
02:09 AM, 07/15/08
try to brake using another "thiker" sandals maybe!
i suspect that this is the ABS/TCS working
cx7lover says:
03:36 AM, 07/15/08
Try these though http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/cx-9/bulletin/04-005-07-1849.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/cx7/bulletin/04-004-08-1897.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/cx-9/bulletin/04-001-08-1869.pdf
stingray454 says:
07:38 AM, 07/17/08
Maybe ABS calibration? I know my '96 Ford Contour SE did this within the first block or two during start up. You would hear a slight crunching/vibration/humming sound coming from the brake pedal area, and you could feel a slight crunching feel as you pressed the brake pedal. Just once after each startup. It was even described in the owner's manual as normal and nothing to worry about.
blobster says:
02:14 AM, 07/27/08
I own a 2003 Mazda6 and had brake problems. After around 8000 miles it would make a whining, grinding sound, and felt like the brakes were slipping a bit right at the end of braking usually after driving a while. The rotors became warped and had to be replaced. This is a common problem with Mazdas. Watch out!