5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,240 miles

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2003 Mazda Protege brakes problems

brakes problem

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2003 Mazda Protege Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 012005

Protege 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 20,240 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Premature rear brake wear, both sides. Both rear rotors (and their pads, of course) had to be replaced at 20,240 miles. I was charged $378.45 for repair. Internet discussion groups report this problem due to caliper slides sticking. Some dealers perform this repair free; mine refused.

- Shaker Heights, OH, USA

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