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Old 12-20-2008, 07:53 PM
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I couldnt bleed my calipers fully. I found out I installed the front calipers upside on the wrong side which causes the bleeder valves to be on the bottom instead of top. Lesson learned: bleeder valves go on top when installed. I felt like a f'n retard when I had it towed to a shop and they told me as soon as I walked to the car.
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Don't sweat it. We all make silly mistakes. Last Fall, I left my tranny in gear while pulling it on a tow dolly, to a road course. Cost me $1,500 in re-build damage. So, add me to f'n retard list as well.
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brain farts happen to everyone. but now you'll never forget that bleeders go on top.
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happened to me also.
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Originally Posted by LS1-450
Don't sweat it. We all make silly mistakes. Last Fall, I left my tranny in gear while pulling it on a tow dolly, to a road course. Cost me $1,500 in re-build damage. So, add me to f'n retard list as well.
Ouch..

I'm suprised you didn't feel it..it would have put up some resistance, at first I guess..
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that almost happened to me when i did my C5 brakes. i was looking at it and i couldnt remember how they went. i then realized that air goes up in fluid. i was shitting bricks for a good half hour
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Originally Posted by the_merv
Ouch..

I'm suprised you didn't feel it..it would have put up some resistance, at first I guess..

Yah, everyone makes that statement. It was first time w/ the tow dolly & pulling w/ a 4 cylinder. Expected it to feel heavy & thought nothing of it.
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no sweat. last month i was in a hurry changing front pads on my dd explorer, installed the passenger inside pad backwards so it was metal to rotor.
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Originally Posted by dsmawd350
no sweat. last month i was in a hurry changing front pads on my dd explorer, installed the passenger inside pad backwards so it was metal to rotor.
LOL..thats priceless




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