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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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do you need to bleed all the calipers if you only work on one? i accidentally pulled apart one and it leaked a little i bled it and it seems to be ok but i havent taken it out yet cause i dunno if i should bleed all of them? thanks-Bob
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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As long as the line to that caliper stayed full of fluid, you don't need to bleed the other calipers.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 12:34 AM
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You will know if you need to bleed any others by the feel of the pedal. Chances are that you won't have to bleed the others.

Good luck... :)
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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thanks guys! the pedal feels pretty firm pushing down on it in the garage ill drive it up and down the driveway before i take it out on the road just incase! thanks again- Bob
p.s. i finally got rid of that stupid brake light that stays on even when you put the e brake down! its got something to do with the brake system. bout time!
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