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Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 882 repairs.
Mazda Protege brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152000 mi US $1200 |
rear calipers were seized and needed to be replaced |
| 157000 mi US $600 |
Rear brake (left) caliper was leaking. Replaced both calipers. |
| 167000 mi US $700 |
Front left caliper seized. Rotor started to warp. Replaced both calipers and rotors. Prevented overheating of wheel bearings. |
| 102300 mi C $4500 |
ABS sensor warning |
| 24001 mi | Rear ABS sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 76000 mi US $440 |
Pads and rotors all four wheels. |
| 92380 mi | Parking brake would jam up when used |
| 126700 mi US $85 |
Rear brake caliper froze, was jamming brakes on |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
Front calipers were frozen |
| 194000 mi US $130 |
Replaced left rear brake caliper because it was sticking and grabbing the brake rotor. Like a typical Protege5, the caliper was frozen which resulted in it not being able to be adjusted. |
| 186000 mi US $800 |
Broken brake line (fluid leak). Caliper also replaced. |
| 134 mi US $150 |
Rear passenger caliper was sticky. It caused premature failure of the break pads. I replaced the entire caliper assembly due to excessive corrosion. I keep this car as a backup car and maybe drive it once a month. Some of the things that go wrong with it are just from sitting. |
| 218617 mi US $190 |
Passenger rear caliper stuck. Replaced caliper, pads, rotor, brake hose, flushed fluid and bleed system. |
| 172000 mi | Excessive rust build-up on the rotors, so removed them, sanded them done and re-installed them. |
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63860 mi | rear sliders seize all the time. need to lube them at least once a year. caused my rear right pads to wear like crazy |
| 82120 mi | rear caliper sticking. again. |
| 63240 mi C $500 |
New front brake calipers in Oct when safetied for re-sale (These cars had a lot of brake issues.) |
| 47500 mi US $200 |
Sticking left caliper. Taking a break right now from replacing both. |
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45880 mi | 2 rear abs sensors. mazda dealership reported that they both needed to be replaced. Dealership where vehicle was purchased 5 weeks prior was able to fix the problem with no new parts (cleaned and replaced parts). Mazda dealership wanted $636 plus 13% s |
| 68820 mi C $1350 |
Rear right ABS sensor replaced. |
2003 Mazda Protege
Engine not specified
| 86800 mi C $800 |
Front caliper seized and needed replacement |
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $70 |
Worn pads discovered during state inspection, replaced with new OEM pads. |
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $1600 |
Both brake caliper assembly's were frozen - no front brakes. |
| 63860 mi C $300 |
ABS sensor malfunctioned in one of the rear wheels, causing the ABS light to turn on intermittently while driving. Part and labour was cheap, however, the diagnostic alone cost $100. |
| 68820 mi C $300 |
Noticed pronounced squealing sound from one of the back wheels while driving the car. Turns out one of the back brake calipers was malfunctioning, causing premature wear of brake pads. Replaced Caliper. |
2002.5 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi US $200 |
seized rear caliper (common for high mileage proteges in cold climates) - $200. Also new pads, new rotor, and brake fluid flush needed to complete the job. Cost of those not included as I already had them waiting and don't remember the cost. |
2002.5 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $475 |
Had scraping noise in rear of car after new pads and rotors installed in February. Mechanic discovered that the rear calipers were faulty and had to be replaced. Also had to replace the 3 month old rotors and pads because of premature deterioration. |
| 80000 mi US $1400 |
Shop performed rear brake maintenance. The rear brake pad/caliper slides had frozen again. Probably top problem with this car. |
2002.5 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120280 mi C $700 |
brake pad fell off. rotor damaged. new rotor, rear pads, and a new caliper (leaking). |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
brake failure. brake hoses. |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 137020 mi C $500 |
Parking brake cable. Adjusted rear brakes that were ceasing. |
| 169460 mi C $700 |
Rear caliper replaced |
| 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. |
| 150700 mi US $450 |
Replaced both rear calipers (both were frozen), and both rotors, and pads. |
| 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 |
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 |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 119200 mi US $500 |
Seized (open) right rear brake caliper, replaced both calipers, both sets rotors and pads |
| 239300 mi US $750 |
Seized rear brake calipers |
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. |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 105400 mi C $440 |
Rear brake pads, discs and the left caliper needed to be changed |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $170 |
Front Caliper pistons were rusted. Replaced both front calipers and bled brake system. |
| 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. |
| 136000 mi US $150 |
Brake pads and one caliper replaced. |
| 189900 mi C $400 |
Front calipers seized after car sitting for months. Replaced with new calipers and pads/rotors. |
| 143000 mi US $399 |
Left rear caliper was stuck causing noise and brake pad wear. |
| 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. |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80063 mi US $408 |
New tire, front brake pads, resurface rotors |
| 97625 mi US $295 |
Resurfaced Rotors |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $160 |
replace rusted brake lines |
2000 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 145700 mi C $900 |
Front brakes repaired. Callipers and pads replaced, rotors machined. Un-related, exhaust pipe re-attached to clamp under floor. |
1999 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 106640 mi C $722 |
Brake calipers seized. |
| 132000 mi US $90 |
Vacuum hose between engine and brake booster was worn through |
| 176700 mi C $250 |
replace parking brake cable and adjust rear brakes |
| 211420 mi C $240 |
One front Caliper and rear drum brage spring set worn out/sticking/dragging parts replaced. |
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