2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1997 Mazda Protege Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake hose, Brakes, Piston.
Mileage: 199,000 miles.

Asked on November 6, 2011

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

Rear brakes bind up and i have to loosen bleeder zert to release them
Avatar Asked by bobstanant

Answer

Replied on November 6, 2011

Check the brake hose if its collasped acting as one way check valve-caliper piston might not be retracting

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on November 6, 2011

Oops! check the proportional valve-did you adjust the brake properly

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on November 6, 2011

Was master cylinder checked?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
39,905 answers provided