OEM Mazda Brakes and Brake Parts

How Mazda Brakes Work

How brakes work in any car or SUV may seem simple. However, what's going on under your hood is a little more complex. Luckily, the process is logical.

1. You step on your brake pedal.
2. Brake pistons start moving across the bore of your brake cylinder.
3. Brake fluid moves down your brake hoses and lines.
4. The liquid reaches your brake calipers and brake pads, pressing them firmly to your brake rotors.
5. Everything rubs together, creating friction.
6. Your wheels and tires slow down. Press your brake pedal long enough, and they eventually stop.

Driving an older Mazda model? Your vehicle may use brake shoes and brake drums to do the job instead. Regardless, any brake parts can start to go bad. If they don't age and wear out, they simply get damaged and break down.

When Do Mazda Brakes Need to Be Changed?

The answer depends on the brake part. It's best to look for the symptoms of brake issues first. They include:

• Dash warning lights
• Brake shudders
• Abnormal noises when braking
• Brake pedal problems
• Longer slowing and stopping times
• Loss of brake grip
• Pulling to one side during braking

The worst sign, however, is a grinding noise. It often means rotor damage, the result of a rotor directly contacting a brake caliper because of worn brake pads. To figure out what exactly is happening, thoroughly inspect your vehicle. If it needs new brakes, you can order what you need online, right here at our auto parts department. We carry only genuine OEM brakes, so they'll fit the Mazda model you drive, guaranteed. Buy now!