Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Mazda 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.

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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.

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At 18,000 miles the front brake rotors are completely warped and cannot be turned, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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Brake pads were worn, rotors / calipers to failed.