One problem related to brake disc rotor has been reported for the 2002 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the 2002 Protege.
Snow would build up inside the wheels. This would cause the brake rotor to freeze, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.