Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc (two problems).
While driving 30-35 mph the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide into vehicle ahead. The front end of vehicle was smashed, and the there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's side air bags. The weather was sunny and dry at the time of the crash. Read details...
Braking system malfunctioned. Had to replace brake rotors and pads several times. This could have resulted in extended stopping distance. Please provide further information and VIN#. Read details...
Brake caliper pins rusted out due to moisture coming into contact with the pins, and causing the calipers to work erratically. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer was aware of problem. Consumer added that calipers were exhibiting a click and popping noise, dealer replaced calipers. Read details...