04-003/05 2004 - 2005 MAZDA3 - BRAKE SQUEAK / GRIND NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2004 -) 2005 Mazda3

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking and/or grinding noise from the rear brakes when coming to a stop, either in forward or reverse. This is due to a stick-slip condition between the rear disc brake pad and rotor.

Service brake pads have been established to address customer concern.

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify concern.

2. Replace rear brake pads (both sides) with modified parts according to Workshop Manual (section 04-11 REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

   NOTE: Be sure to use the correct part number for the vehicles's symptom.

3. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.	Notes
B3YP-26-48Z	Rear brake pad set	1	-

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.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.