Sorry to bother, but new MAZDA owner. It seems like I need to depress brake pedal further than my Kia or Honda, when needing to stop quicker. Is this normal for Mazda?
8000 miles 2023All vehicles have different brake feel. Only thing you can do is bleed the brake calipers to see if any air bubbles come out. What year is your vehicle and when was brake fluid last changed?
And that is exactly why I like my CX-50 brakes, so easy to modulate.I haven't driven a Kia or Honda in a long time. My only other reference is a 2011 Mercedes with a recent brake job. That thing will put me into the windshield with just a tap, despite being a heavier SUV.
As per my post above, that's not true, at least for my CX-50 (2022 build). It has a very progressive brake pedal - some on the CX-50 forums complain it's too soft, but I like it.The new gen 3, 30, 50 brakes suck in comparison. They just feel 'hard' and give very little feedback through the pedal.
First I've heard of that. Can you give a reference/link?The CX50s made starting in Nov 23 have a new brake booster that's supposed to address this
As per my post above, that's not true, at least for my CX-50 (2022 build). It has a very progressive brake pedal - some on the CX-50 forums complain it's too soft, but I like it.
First I've heard of that. Can you give a reference/link?
You would probably not like the CX-50 brakes.I have also noticed and don't like the brake feel on my 23 CX-5. Too soft. And I hated the actual pedal position. It was too close to the gas pedal for my taste. I kept catching the sole of my shoe at the ball of my foot under the right edge of the pedal, so I moved it. about 3/4 inch to the left.... much better (for me at least). I fear there is not much I can do about the travel, pedal resistance or deceleration without a change in too many parts to even consider. Different pads would change the feel but not the pedal travel and mushiness I fear. I have adopted a 'just live with it' approach.
N7, you are probably right about the CX50, I have spinal stenosis and bending at my lower back is painful which is why I opted for the CX5 which has a higher roofline and allows me to get in more easily with less back bending, haha. I once had a Datsun SLR311, two door convert. The brake pedal was as hard as a rock, no movement at all. If you wanted to decelerate faster you just pushed on the brake pedal harder and it worked. Of for the 'good ole' days, haha again.You would probably not like the CX-50 brakes.