2002 Mazda Protege Mazda Protege 2002

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2002 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2002 Mazda Protege brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (37%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

127000 mi

US $1000
brake failure. brake hoses. 

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

66960 mi

C $600
Rear caliper seized, was fixed. 
90000 mi

C $300
Rear passenger side brake caliper needed replacement 
106020 mi

C $500
Replace 2 brake calipers 
137020 mi

C $500
Parking brake cable. Adjusted rear brakes that were ceasing. 
128000 mi

US $325
The right rear calipers piston and pins were sticking. Pads in the rear had been replaced in Spring of 2010. The sticking caliper prematurely wore out outer pad. Rotor, caliper, and pads had to be replaced. 
130600 mi

US $340
Driver-side front brake caliper froze (just like in the rear). New caliper, rotor, and pads on Driver-side front. Passenger-side front caliper cleaned and rotor and pads replaced.  Driver-side front brake caliper froze (just like in the rear). New caliper, rotor, and pads on Driver-side front. Passenger-side front caliper cleaned and rotor and pads replaced. Left and Right sway bar links replaced as well.  
69800 mi

US $120
Replace frozen right front brake caliper. Also replace new rotor and pads due to excessive wear. 
70000 mi

US $200
Replace left rear ABS sensor. Sensor cost: $140, labor @ shop to replace sensor after I broke the frozen mounting bolt: $60. 
150700 mi

US $450
Replaced both rear calipers (both were frozen), and both rotors, and pads. 
77500 mi

C $500
Replace both rear calipers due to corroded cylinders resulting in the cylinders sticking and putting pressure on the rotor at all times. 
169460 mi

C $700
Rear caliper replaced 

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

49000 mi right front caliper L & R pads AND rotors Fluid flushed at Midas 

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

239300 mi

US $750
Seized rear brake calipers 
119200 mi

US $500
Seized (open) right rear brake caliper, replaced both calipers, both sets rotors and pads 
131000 mi

US $300
Received progressively more frequent ABS/Brake warning lights; problem was right rear ABS sensor. Replaced, no more problems so far. 
77500 mi

C $40
Rear brake calipers also seized due to corrosion.  

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2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

190960 mi

C $30
Replace rf caliper 
35200 mi

US $300
Brake fluid leak from rear passenger caliper. Caliper replaced. 

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