1995 Mazda Protege squeeling

1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
13,848 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SKYHIGH1597
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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?
May 12, 2008 at 11:08 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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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
May 15, 2008 at 6:21 AM
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SKYHIGH1597
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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.
May 15, 2008 at 3:44 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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The pedal have to travel more for it to make connection with the drums
May 15, 2008 at 8:34 PM
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