Outline
A brake pedal with an intrusion minimizing mechanism has been adopted. As a result, driver safety has been improved.
A small diameter long-stroke type master cylinder has been adopted, improving operability and response.
A vacuum pump has been adopted, improving braking force.
A large diameter, ventilated disc-type front brake has been adopted, improving braking force.
A large diameter, solid disc-type rear brake has been adopted, improving braking force.
Structural View
Vehicle front side

Vehicle rear side

Brakes SST
Disc Pad (Front) ReplacementReporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...
Parking Mechanism [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The parking mechanism locks the output gear when the selector lever is shifted
to the P position which locks the driving wheels against rotation to prevent
coasting when parking the vehicle.
Construction/Operation
For component parts related to the parking ...
Vanity Mirror Illumination Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the sunvisor..
3. Verify that the continuity between the vanity mirror illumination terminals
is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunvisor.
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