clg82

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I am planning on changing my rotors and brake pads this weekend. My buddy said that i need to open the bleeder valve so when i put the calipers back on that the fluid doesn't go back up the tube. I thought I didn't have to bleed anything if I was just changing the rotors and pads. PLEASE HELP!!!

ErikElvis

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No need to bleed. Just open the brake fluid resevoir when compressing the calipers.

clg82

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probably a stupid question but where is the brake fluid resevoir? and why if i'm not replacing the calipers do i need to open the resevoir.

Thebeast431

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I opened up the brake fluid reservoir cap. Reservoir is where you put the brake fluid in. Spooned out some fluid, so it wouldn't spill all out on me, when I was compressing the calipers. But I agree, no need to bleed the brakes.

Travis

shoemike

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you might as well bleed them if your going through the touble of changing pads.
it wont take much more time or effort.

clg82

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i heard that i should use a "c" clamp to put the calipers back on. anyone else hear of doing this. can't i just pump the brakes when I get back in the car after i put all the new stuff on and be good to go?

Proud2bSS

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You use the "C" clamp to compress the caliper piston in order to have the maximum clearance needed for the new pads to fit over the rotors. Once installed, you press the brake pedal and the caliper self adjusts relative to the new pads/rotors.

Don't forget to check your caliper guide pin dust boots for cracking, and check the pins for adequate grease.

VIP1

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