One problem related to brake disc pads has been reported for the 2001 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the 2001 Protege.
While on a 300 mile trip,\ I noticed a slight noise comming from my rear end. Upon my return home, the noise got worse and I took it to a repair shop and found the brake calipers malfunctioned, and a complete rear end brake job costing over $1,000. 00 was required. Since the vehicle had only 52,000 miles on it and was less than four years old I took it to the Mazda dealer, and was told since it was out of warranty. All they could do was off $175. 00 off the brake job(still over $1,000. 00). On a vehicle this new I feel the calipers should not have failed. The brakes still have not been replaced as I am still trying to have Mazda pay more of the cost. Replacement parts needed are 2 rear calipers, 2 rotors, 2 sets of brake pads and 2 brake line hoses.