Changing Caliper Questions
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From: Frederick MD
Changing Caliper Questions
Going to try to change out my front calipers for some GS ones this weekend, and also some new (stock) brake hoses/lines. When I disconnect the caliper and/or the hose, is brake fluid going to gush out, or is it held in by suction. Should I plug the open line or if I work fairly quickly can I connect everything up. Any other comments/suggestions are welcome. I guess a good bleeding needed after the procedure.
[Modified by tdock, 11:56 AM 3/21/2003]
[Modified by tdock, 11:56 AM 3/21/2003]
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Re: Changing Caliper Questions (tdock)
Some fluid will leak out, but it doesn't matter. You should flush out all of the old any way. I use rags or a turkey baster type device to remove all fluid and clean the master cylinder reservoir. Fill it up and pump fluid until it is clear at the caliper connection and then connect the hose. Don't put dirty old brown fluid in your new calipers. Begin bleeding, and don't leave the fluid exposed to the air for to long as it absorbs mosture.
Russel "Speed Bleeders" work very well for a one man job or you can do the pump and bleed with someone to help.
Russel "Speed Bleeders" work very well for a one man job or you can do the pump and bleed with someone to help.
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Re: Changing Caliper Questions (DON M)
:iagree: But would like to add
1) protect any painted parts from leaking fliuid, brake fluid is very corosive on paint
2) Fluid will drip/run pretty steadily. Blocking off the hoses is a good idea. Take the pressure off ypurself to "work fast and screw something up
3) don't let the master cylinder run out of fluid! Clean it as described above, before you do any other work. Then keep adding fluid as may be needed. Air in the MC is tough to get out
4) test fit all the parts before you break the brake lines loose
:steering:
1) protect any painted parts from leaking fliuid, brake fluid is very corosive on paint
2) Fluid will drip/run pretty steadily. Blocking off the hoses is a good idea. Take the pressure off ypurself to "work fast and screw something up
3) don't let the master cylinder run out of fluid! Clean it as described above, before you do any other work. Then keep adding fluid as may be needed. Air in the MC is tough to get out
4) test fit all the parts before you break the brake lines loose
:steering:
