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 ...
Engine Oil Control
Outline
The PCM reduces the oil pump load applied to the engine by controlling the
appropriate engine hydraulic pressure according to the engine operation conditions.
The engine hydraulic pressure switches in two steps. When hydraulic pressure
is not needed, the oil pump dischar ...
Selector Lever Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the selector lever.
If there is any malfunction, adjust the selector cable..
a. Verify that the selector lever can be operated as shown in the figure.
b. Verify that the selector lever ...