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2001 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 80 repairs.
2001 Mazda Protege brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (77%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 105400 mi C $440 |
Rear brake pads, discs and the left caliper needed to be changed |
| 117000 mi US $240 |
Parking brake was inoperable. Determined the problem to be the cable to the right rear brake. The cable was seized, showed significant corrosion. Replaced myself with Mazda OEM part. Left rear brake caliper was seized. Discovered after noticing burning brake smell. Replaced one caliper and rear brake pads. |
| 154000 mi US $364 |
Pulsing pedal, weak braking and grinding noise prompted a check. Discovered a caliper with seized piston on front right side of car and caliper with seized sliders on left side of car. Replaced both calipers and the worn pads and rotors. |
| 165400 mi US $167 |
Right rear caliper slide pins seized. Replaced caliper. Rotors and pads replaced at same time (not included in cost given). |
| 153760 mi C $700 |
Rear passenger disc brake caliper was stuck and unresponsive. Part replaced. |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 189900 mi C $400 |
Front calipers seized after car sitting for months. Replaced with new calipers and pads/rotors. |
| 136000 mi US $150 |
Brake pads and one caliper replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $170 |
Front Caliper pistons were rusted. Replaced both front calipers and bled brake system. |
| 143000 mi US $399 |
Left rear caliper was stuck causing noise and brake pad wear. |
| 145000 mi US $160 |
Replaced the rear driver side brake caliper. About a month after I had to replace the passenger side rear caliper. I still need to solve a rough idle problem. |
| 120000 mi US $350 |
Needed replacement of OEM rear rotors, pads, calipers and one wheel bearing. |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $25 |
Brake booster vacuum hose replaced, original broke at booster fitting causing engine hesitation which owner noticed. |
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