Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 531

Fig. 21: Identifying Vacuum Hose, Snap Pin, Cleaves Pin, Power Brake Unit & Torque
Specifications
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FRONT BRAKE (DISC) INSPECTION
BRAKE JUDDER REPAIR HINT
Description
Brake judder concern has the following three characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
Steering wheel vibrates in the direction of its rotation. This characteristic is most noticeable when applying
brakes at a vehicle speed of 100-140 km/h {62-87 mph}.
Floor vibration
When applying brakes, the vehicle body shakes back and forth. The seriousness of shake is not influenced by
vehicle speed.
Brake pedal vibration
When applying brakes, a pulsating force tries to push the brake pad back. The pulsation is transmitted to the
brake pedal.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BRAKES Conventional Brake System - Mazda CX-9