1991 Mazda Protege NO brake pressure after changing fluid

1991 MAZDA PROTEGE
172,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SWORDSMANG
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I started changing my brake fluid because it was brown from overuse. I pumped out the fluid and put new fluid in, and now I have no brake pressure whatsoever. When I pump the brakes, fluid comes out fine from the right caliper, but barely comes out of the left one. What's going on and how do I fix it?
Jul 23, 2009 at 10:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If there's no leak at the calipers and wheel cylinders/brake lines Replace the brake master cylinder and bleed it properly
Jul 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM
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SWORDSMANG
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Thanks for the quick reply. I apologize for not mentioning this before, but I had no problem with the brakes prior to changing the fluid. Does that make any difference?
Jul 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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Try bleeding it again you probably didn't get all the air out
Jul 24, 2009 at 2:20 AM
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SWORDSMANG
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I hav ebrake pressure now after re-bleeding the system, but not enough to drive at a normal speed. I think there is air in the master cylinder. How do I remove air from it?
Jul 26, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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Get a plug for it and bleed the way you bleed the wheels-inadequate pressure -replace it
Jul 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM