{"product_id":"front-brake-pad-rotor-kit-brake-rotor-for-2001-2003-mazda-protege","title":"Front Brake Pad \u0026 Rotor Kit Brake Rotor For 2001-2003 Mazda Protege","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFront Ceramic Brake Pad and Rotor Service Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eReliable Stopping Power for 2001–2003 Mazda Protege\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eRestore your vehicle's braking performance with this high-quality \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eFront Ceramic Brake Pad and Rotor Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Specifically engineered for the Mazda Protege with the 2.0L engine and rear drum brake configuration, this kit provides a matched set of components designed to deliver smooth, quiet, and consistent stopping power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe rotors are precision-machined to ensure perfect balance, eliminating the pedal pulsation and steering wheel vibration common with worn discs. Paired with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003ePremium Posi-Bonded Ceramic Pads\u003c\/b\u003e, this kit offers a low-dust, low-noise solution that keeps your wheels cleaner and reduces brake fade during repeated stops. Each component is manufactured to strict tolerances for a seamless, bolt-on installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFitment Verification and Vehicle Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis kit is designed for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eFront Axle\u003c\/b\u003e on the following models:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMazda Protege (2.0L L4 Engine):\u003c\/b\u003e 2001, 2002, 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_4421555f876f9efe-335\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Fitment Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-464\"\u003e This kit fits models equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eRear Drum Brakes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-464\"\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e4-Lug Wheel Bolt Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-464 citation-end-464\"\u003e.\u003csource-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c4158699256=\"\"\u003e\u003csup _ngcontent-ng-c4158699256=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/source-footnote\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Please verify your vehicle’s rear brake type and lug count before purchase to ensure compatibility.\u003csources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c1890690529=\"\"\u003e\u003csource-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1890690529=\"\" _nghost-ng-c4216981734=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/source-inline-chip\u003e\u003c\/sources-carousel-inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv _ngcontent-ng-c4216981734=\"\" class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton _ngcontent-ng-c4216981734=\"\" cdkoverlayorigin=\"\" class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Walmart. Opens side panel.\" jslog='262206;track:generic_click,impression,attention;BardVeMetadataKey:[[\"r_6c54428fee0633b1\",\"c_e273d55d3711b952\",null,\"rc_4421555f876f9efe\",null,null,\"en\",null,1,null,null,1,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[0]]' data-hveid=\"0\" decode-data-ved=\"1\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjuxNnbwfmSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4g0\"\u003e\u003cmat-icon _ngcontent-ng-c4216981734=\"\" role=\"img\" fonticon=\"link\" class=\"mat-icon notranslate symbol gds-icon-s google-symbols mat-ligature-font mat-icon-no-color ng-star-inserted\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mat-icon-type=\"font\" data-mat-icon-name=\"link\"\u003e\u003c\/mat-icon\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications and Attributes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRotor Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.16 in (258mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWheel Lug Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-Lug Pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRotor Venting:\u003c\/b\u003e Vented for superior heat dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePad Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Ceramic (Low-dust formulation).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBonding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Posi-Bonded for structural integrity and noise reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Front Left and Right (Driver and Passenger Sides).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e(2) Precision-Engineered Front Vented Brake Rotors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e(1) Set of Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads (4 pads total)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIndustry Cross-Reference Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_4421555f876f9efe-336\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-463\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMazda:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-463 citation-end-463\"\u003e BLYM3323Z, BLYM3328Z\u003csource-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c4158699256=\"\"\u003e\u003csup _ngcontent-ng-c4158699256=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/source-footnote\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c1890690529=\"\"\u003e\u003csource-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1890690529=\"\" _nghost-ng-c4216981734=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/source-inline-chip\u003e\u003c\/sources-carousel-inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv _ngcontent-ng-c4216981734=\"\" class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton _ngcontent-ng-c4216981734=\"\" cdkoverlayorigin=\"\" class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from eBay. 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Opens side panel.\" jslog='262206;track:generic_click,impression,attention;BardVeMetadataKey:[[\"r_6c54428fee0633b1\",\"c_e273d55d3711b952\",null,\"rc_4421555f876f9efe\",null,null,\"en\",null,1,null,null,1,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[0]]' data-hveid=\"0\" decode-data-ved=\"1\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjuxNnbwfmSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ5A0\"\u003e\u003cmat-icon _ngcontent-ng-c4216981734=\"\" role=\"img\" fonticon=\"link\" class=\"mat-icon notranslate symbol gds-icon-s google-symbols mat-ligature-font mat-icon-no-color ng-star-inserted\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mat-icon-type=\"font\" data-mat-icon-name=\"link\"\u003e\u003c\/mat-icon\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWagner:\u003c\/b\u003e BD126076\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBendix:\u003c\/b\u003e PRT5237\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDuraGo:\u003c\/b\u003e BR31285\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAimco:\u003c\/b\u003e 31285\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eInstallation and Technical Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRemove Protective Oils:\u003c\/b\u003e New rotors are typically coated in a thin layer of oil to prevent rust during storage. It is essential to clean both friction surfaces thoroughly with brake cleaner before installation to prevent pad contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHub Surface Preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a wire brush to remove rust and scale from the wheel hub face before mounting the new rotors. A flat, clean mounting surface is vital to prevent lateral runout, which causes pedal vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLubricate Correctly:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a thin layer of high-temperature brake lubricant to the contact points where the pad \"ears\" meet the caliper bracket. Avoid getting any grease on the friction material or the rotor face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBedding Procedure:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure the longest life for your new brakes, perform a series of 5 to 10 moderate stops from 35 mph down to 5 mph. This \"beds\" the pads to the rotors, creating a uniform friction layer and preventing future brake squeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AM Autoparts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53635701571952,"sku":"EBY-AM-313011064568","price":154.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6902\/3088\/files\/57_23a4ac41-c220-474d-b16f-5501c9a03dde.jpg?v=1776286189","url":"https:\/\/www.autofusionparts.com\/products\/front-brake-pad-rotor-kit-brake-rotor-for-2001-2003-mazda-protege","provider":"Auto Fusion Parts ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}