I've had an annoying braking issue on my 2012 Mazda 5 since Day 1. Sometimes when I release the brakes, I hear a distinct metallic "clunk" sound coming from near the bottom of the pedal. When the car was within warranty I had the dealership inspect it, but they couldn't figure out the root cause. They even took my car in for a day to replace a part (I don't remember what it was but I can check my receipts later to confirm) but that didn't resolve it either.
Basically it's a solid clunk sound heard when the brakes are released after braking at any speed. It's intermittent though, so sometimes I don't hear it.
I did search around the web for this issue and read that it could due to a lack of grease on the driveline, or warped rotors (which I actually did have, but maybe it's coincidence - the stock rotors are apparently crap), but I cannot determine what it can be. I have not read of any other Mazda 5 owners with this issue. Also I replaced the stock rotors and front brakes recently and that didn't make the problem go away either.
Anyone with the same issue, or suggestions?
Basically it's a solid clunk sound heard when the brakes are released after braking at any speed. It's intermittent though, so sometimes I don't hear it.
I did search around the web for this issue and read that it could due to a lack of grease on the driveline, or warped rotors (which I actually did have, but maybe it's coincidence - the stock rotors are apparently crap), but I cannot determine what it can be. I have not read of any other Mazda 5 owners with this issue. Also I replaced the stock rotors and front brakes recently and that didn't make the problem go away either.
Anyone with the same issue, or suggestions?
