Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brake Master Cylinder problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems |
Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing no braking performance, and resulting in a crash. Previously, the brake pads been changed. Dealer determined that master cylinder was defective. Please provide further information. Read details...
Caliper and rotor failed with less than 30,000 miles, dealer said it is typical and said the parts used are poor. Other vehicles I owned exerienced this type of failure much later in vehicle life (75,000 mi +). Read details...
Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing no braking performance, and resulting in a crash. Previously, the brake pads been changed. Dealer determined that master cylinder was defective. Please provide further information. Read details...