Changing pads-open bleeder screw?
07-27-2005, 11:04 PM
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Changing pads-open bleeder screw? I've heard that before you compress the pads, you should open the bleeder screw to prevent dirt going back into the ABS valves. If you keep the brake fluid clean by changing it often, is this really necessary? I bleed them once a year, all four wheels.
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Originally Posted by HotRodNeil
I've heard that before you compress the pads, you should open the bleeder screw to prevent dirt going back into the ABS valves. If you keep the brake fluid clean by changing it often, is this really necessary? I bleed them once a year, all four wheels.
What I do is take the cap off the master cylinder then compress the piston. Never had any problems to date.
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Originally Posted by HotRodNeil
I've heard that before you compress the pads, you should open the bleeder screw to prevent dirt going back into the ABS valves. If you keep the brake fluid clean by changing it often, is this really necessary? I bleed them once a year, all four wheels.
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I opened my bleeders once, to do a pad change, never again. Too much hastle. I just compress the piston(s) back in with the MC cap off and havent had any problems.
I dont have ABS and I've upgraded to the 98+ dual pistons.
I dont have ABS and I've upgraded to the 98+ dual pistons.
