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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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I've got everything put together to replace my rotors, pads, brakelines and fluid. What is the correct procedure for removing the exisiting lines, and installing new lines and fluid? Is there a specific order as to which lines are disconnected first, second, etc, without introducing air into the brake system?
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I've got everything put together to replace my rotors, pads, brakelines and fluid. What is the correct procedure for removing the exisiting lines, and installing new lines and fluid? Is there a specific order as to which lines are disconnected first, second, etc, without introducing air into the brake system?
Pick up a large ...32oz. can of synthetic brake fluid, Valvoline is a good choice AND a set of "speed bleeders"(4). Start with fresh brake fluid...and the speed bleeders will keep the air out of the lines....all else is straight forward. Use a large "C" clamp to help depress the pistons into the calipers. Keep the master cylinder full without going to excess because you are going to depress the pistons which will increase the level in the master cylinder.
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