MrXLT
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While I'm in the bending the line camp, I also think it's important to let that old fluid that's been sitting in your caliper bleed. When you clamp it back (I use a C clamp) to put new pads on, you're pushing all the very worst fluid in the system back up into the system.
If you're not into keeping up on flushing your brake fluid, etc then I suppose it isn't a big deal. I'm coming from the perspective that when I get a vehicle I plan on keeping it in top shape and in service as long as possible and you know what they say about an ounce of prevention.
And no, you don't need those overpriced Snap On tools. I suppose some of them work wonders for full time mechanics but for those of us doing this stuff in our driveways and on budgets regular tools are fine.
I changed many things with a $20 tool kit I bought from WalMart 20 yrs ago (probably equals $40 today) and I'm still using them. Of course you buy the extra tool when you need it but they're making the "cheap" ones so good now you don't need overpriced glorified stuff.
If you're not into keeping up on flushing your brake fluid, etc then I suppose it isn't a big deal. I'm coming from the perspective that when I get a vehicle I plan on keeping it in top shape and in service as long as possible and you know what they say about an ounce of prevention.
And no, you don't need those overpriced Snap On tools. I suppose some of them work wonders for full time mechanics but for those of us doing this stuff in our driveways and on budgets regular tools are fine.
I changed many things with a $20 tool kit I bought from WalMart 20 yrs ago (probably equals $40 today) and I'm still using them. Of course you buy the extra tool when you need it but they're making the "cheap" ones so good now you don't need overpriced glorified stuff.
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