Lesson Learned: Brake install

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Dec 20, 2008 | 07:53 PM

lt1camaro95

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Lesson Learned: Brake install

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.

Dec 20, 2008 | 08:26 PM

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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.

Dec 20, 2008 | 09:23 PM

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brain farts happen to everyone. but now you'll never forget that bleeders go on top.

Dec 21, 2008 | 12:12 AM

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happened to me also.

Dec 21, 2008 | 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LS1-450

Ouch..

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

Dec 21, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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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