Something to consider when changing brake pads.
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Something to consider when changing brake pads.
I was reading through the various tech tips this afternoon when I came across the one for changing the brakes on the C4. It says to drain some of the fluid from the master cylinder and then compress the caliper pistons. Just for a FYI... on ABS equipped cars, it's a good idea to open the bleeder screw on the caliper as you compress the piston. This allows the fluid being compressed a place to go without pushing the fluid back into the ABS system. This fluid can contain tiny pieces of dirt and material that can play havoc with your ABS internal valves. Just remember to close the bleeder back up as the piston is fully compressed!
Just something to consider next time your doing pads.
Jim
Just something to consider next time your doing pads.
Jim
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From: McKinney Texas
Re: Something to consider when changing brake pads. (Glock'94)
Ditto.. thanks for the advise.. :D
:D
Why can advise/advice be spelt the same way?!??!!? Both are in dictionary too :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Re: Something to consider when changing brake pads. (Andy1983)
Ditto.. thanks for the advise.. :D
My too... except I will spell it advice.
:D
Why can advise/advice be spelt the same way?!??!!? Both are in dictionary too :confused: :confused: :confused:
My too... except I will spell it advice.
:D
Why can advise/advice be spelt the same way?!??!!? Both are in dictionary too :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Re: Something to consider when changing brake pads. (Andy1983)
You're talking about two different words here. Advise is a verb, meaning to give or offer advice, or suggest. Advice is a noun, meaning counsel. :yesnod:
Heck, I haven't even been in an english class since '75. :conehead
Heck, I haven't even been in an english class since '75. :conehead
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Re: Something to consider when changing brake pads. (Springer's 95)
Exactly correct. Great post as this - proceedure - has been missed in many posts on this board. :cool:
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Re: Something to consider when changing brake pads. (Springer's 95)
Might it be better to flush the system before starting the brake job.
This brings up another question. How does one flush the entire system and how often should it be performed to protect the ABS.
This brings up another question. How does one flush the entire system and how often should it be performed to protect the ABS.
