1995 Mazda Protege squeeling

Tiny
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  • 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 13,848 MILES
I changed my brake calipers due to them sticking and they started squeeling a little. I lifted the car and pulled the brake dust shields off which helped some. Now though, its not constant like before. I can only hear it at lower speeds and its very annoying. Also my brakes are very soft. I bledthem twice and the pedal still almost hits the floor. Is it my master cylinder or my power booster?
Monday, May 12th, 2008 AT 11:08 AM

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Tiny
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Check make sure rear brakes in good condition and adjusted
check for air in system front and rear
and if still no pedal suspect master cylinder
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008 AT 6:21 AM
Tiny
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How does the rear brakes effect my pdal like that so much? Im sure they need to be replaced or adjusted as I havent done them and to my current knowledge they have never been done. There is no air in the lines though. I bled them for a third time just to be sure. Thanks though for notifying me anout the rear, never thought of that.
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008 AT 3:44 PM
Tiny
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The pedal have to travel more for it to make connection with the drums
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008 AT 8:34 PM

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