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Ok here is my problem, I have injured my knees before when i was doing Squat( incorrect form but now i know better ), ever since then I am a bit afraid to really push myself to the maximum on weight when doing Weighted Squat and Leg Press. Is there a way to protect the knees and still push the weight to the maximum? I really want to train hard but injuring myself will probably delay my progress more than going easy.

try lunges with dumbbells instead of squats or presses. Lunges are not as dangerous but still effective because they are a compound movement.

Gidday, you could do negative leg press and leg extensions for a while, until you feel really strong in them, and have increased the amount of weight you use considerably. Negatives are excellent for rehab, they really improve mind/muscle link and work the muscles and joints safely, and help with form. The technique is to use both legs to lift the weight, which is relatively light for them, but still enough to fully tax the single limb in the negative, and then use one leg to lower the weight for a count of 10 secs. Once you can get 10 reps for 10 secs (3 secs max rest between reps) and feel strong doing so, increase the weight and start on 6 reps for 10 secs, building up to 10 reps. 2 sets of each is plenty, allowing at least 3 days rest between.

Then after say 10 weeks, when you return to normal form (eccentric/concentric), it will feel very easy, and your focus and mind/muscle link will be greatly improved, giving you the strength and confidence to go hard.

I had same problem as you I use too much weight bad form and instead of working the muscle I damage my knees which set me back weeks all because of bad form so obvious answer would be to use much lighter with good form. You will be surprise by using good form with a wider stance about 4 inches wider than shoulder width will prevent the knee from bending inwards and will stop that shearing force on the joint also have a high bar position not low as low puts more strain on back. This is the main reason people end up with knee and back problems using weight they are not ready for. Also I started to do front squats you will not be able to use heavier weight which is good for me and your case and takes a lot of stress from back and knees. After a few weeks or so using lighter weight and good form your muscle will be in good memory and will be ready for weight increase. I have improved my legs by 80% and never feel pain in my knees and now squats is my favourite exercise and I would of never of said that a while back it worked for me and if you try it might work for you to good luck.