brakes locking up 1997 mazda protege, replaced shoes and wheel cylinders what cold it be

1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
199,000 MILES
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BOBSTANANT
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rear brakes bind up and i have to loosen bleeder zert to release them
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the brake hose if its collasped acting as one way check valve-caliper piston might not be retracting
Nov 6, 2011 at 6:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Oops! check the proportional valve-did you adjust the brake properly
Nov 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Was master cylinder checked?
Nov 6, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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