Miata Mailing List: November 1998, Message #145

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I don't recall any specific problems with the new brakes being voiced....

If brake pads get too hot and glaze over they can be noisey???

I'm copying this to the Miata List in hopes they forward answers to you
also.  If you haven't already, visit  www.miata.net and look into how to
get on the list.  It's an invaluable resource.

Ric

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> From: treichert@gmx.de
> To: ric@miataclubs.com
> Subject: mazda miata new model
> Date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 5:35 AM
> 
> Hi, 
> my name is Thomas.
> I am from germany and hope you can understand my english ;-)
> 
> I own a mazda miata (new model). I bought the car this year (1998) in
> july. It's great - I like it very much and use it as often as I can.
> The only thing I wonder about are the brakes. There is always a loud,
> screechy sound, when I use my brakes. Sometimes it sounds like the brakes
of a
> big truck.
> I asked my dealer to check that for me, but he said, that the functions
of
> the brakes are ok. He supposed, that the screech is caused by water and
> dirt in the brakes or the tires are responsible for it. Then he
mentioned, that
> this car has, in contrast to other cars, four disc brakes and that kind
of
> brake is known for causing those sounds.
> 
> I think, that my dealer talks rubbish - he tries to fool me !!!
> 
> Do you know any similar cases in your club ?
> Can you get me in contact with other miata owners with technical know how
> ?
> Do you have links to german miata fans ? (It's difficult to find some)
> 
> It would be great if you could help me, thanks.
> 
> Greetings,
> Thomas.
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