20 Most Recent 2003 Mazda Protege - Page 7 Questions & Answers

What about new spark plugs and wires?

did you colapse the brake caliper with a large c-clamp you have to collapse the brake caliper with a c-clamp to make room for the new shoes the clips are probibly a indicator to let you know when your shoes are worn out they rub on the roter and make a high pitched squeel to let you know when your shoes need replaceing use an pold shoe inside the caliper to depress the plunger

Open up brake bleeder screw and let fluid out to relieve pressure then you can get caliber loose.

Pulling the transaxle out & having it rebuilt,is the only answer, for 90% of all trans problemsFluid Changes won't fix anythingNew Solenoids in a 10 year old trans won't help for longAny Slipping recognized or not, your done.

The code is for a small leak which could be just about anything in the system. A leaking gas cap, broken vent line from the tank to the vapor canister, leaking valve, etc.The computer pressurizes the gas tank venting system every few minutes to check for leaks.

You must remove the rear seat cushion then remove the fuel pump module and then siphon out the gas. Be very careful if tan is over 3/4 full as it will flood back seat.