I use dot 4 brake fluid because i drive hard everyday, normally the front disc pads would last about 3-4 months and the rear drum pads would last 6-7months the problem is within 2 weeks now i keep getting air in my brake lines to the point where the pedal goes to the ground and the car still won't stop unless i gear down and use the hand brake. Another thing is the left pads are the first to go.... to tell the truth out of the six pairs of disc pads i changed the right one once. The left front wheel is always hotter than the others. u can smell the brakes cooking mostly that left one. What do u guys think is the problem
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the front rotors are about 3 year old when i have the wheels off and there spinning i o se some sparks. oh yeh and it seems that the left pads seem not to really let go the rotor. i has the calipers taken off and the metal pins that holds it in place clean and greased in case they were sticking. the problem still occures. right now the left disc is rubbing metal to metal which i have to change in the morning, the left disc if i didn't know better looks almost brand new. i think i have to talk to my mazda dealer here for an answer97 Mazda Protege GT
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Originally posted by pigeonis your brake fluid level going down?
so i guess u can say that.
A guy told me it could be the primary booster seal going or goneLast edited by reddragonmazda; 10-12-2005, 06:03 PM.97 Mazda Protege GT
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would the heat damage the calipers? cause i had some red paint on them and now the paint is black and the left rim after a few days is always covered in black brake dustLast edited by reddragonmazda; 10-12-2005, 08:01 PM.97 Mazda Protege GT
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i don't think they are cause when the air in the lines are taken out they work fine. its just the line keep filling with air and its not to say that the driving i do is causing it. it take me a 30-40 mins to get to work and back home and the car is mostly park97 Mazda Protege GT
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Check to see if the pad wear is different on the inner and outer pads. If it is then your calipers are shot and you will have to replace them. Another thing is park the car after you get home from work with paper under the brakes and see if anything drips on it.
I know it's spelled protege! I just can't change it. Deal with it!
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Originally posted by Project ProtogeCheck to see if the pad wear is different on the inner and outer pads. If it is then your calipers are shot and you will have to replace them. Another thing is park the car after you get home from work with paper under the brakes and see if anything drips on it.97 Mazda Protege GT
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i know the guy gave me the wrong information it was a mix up... sorry bout that. cause i too also found it strange myself that that was the first time i ever heard about that vehicle.Last edited by reddragonmazda; 10-14-2005, 08:13 PM.97 Mazda Protege GT
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