04-001/05 2004-2005 MAZDA3 - FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK WHEN COLD

Note: This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 04-001/04. Please update your records accordingly.

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 04-001/04, issued 03/24/2004. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS, REPAIR PROCEDURE, PART(S) and WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2004-2005 Mazda3 with VIN lower than JM1BK****51 231767

DESCRIPTION

When applying the brakes during slow speed driving and in a cold condition, some vehicles may have a squeak noise coming from the front brakes. This may be caused by resonance in the pad, disc, and caliper.

A modified mounting support for the front brake calipers and modified pads have been introduced to correct this concern.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

A. For 2.3L with VIN lower than JM1BK****41 133301

1. Replace front brake caliper mounting support assemblies with the modified parts according to Workshop Manual (section 04-11 FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

   

2. Verify repair.

B. For 2.3L with VIN from JM1BK****41 133302 to JM1BK****51 231767

and for 2.0L with VIN from JM1BK****41 100001 to JM1BK****51 231767

1. Replace front pad and shim set with the modified parts according to Workshop Manual (section 04-11 FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.	Notes
BPYS-33-28XA	Mounting Support Assy	2
B3YH-33-23ZA	Disc pad (front)	1	For 2.0L and 2.3L (includes pads for both sides)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

• This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information. Warranty terms for this repair have been extended to 48 months from vehicle in-service date or 50,000 accrued miles which ever occurs first.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.