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Bleeding brakes before changing brake pads?
My experience was on a 2011 KR. I can't say whether speed of compression had anything to do with it or not. But, I usually compress with a 6 inch C clamp, and that is typically not a fast process. Not taking any more chances now, I hose-clamp the brake lines to minimize back pressure, loosen...- gibsonj
- Post #21
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Bleeding brakes before changing brake pads?
I had this exact bad experience. Compressing the caliper put too much back pressure on the seals in the hydraulic control unit. Result was sticking calipers that wore out pads very quickly. Problem only solved after replacing the HCU. An expensive part and a mistake I learned from.- gibsonj
- Post #19
- Forum: 3rd Gen - 2007 - 2017
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Ceramic Brake Pads and cross drilled rotors
Keydo, Another source for the disc brake tool you mentioned is at www.harborfreight.com. Occasionally, they run this tool on sale for about $20.- gibsonj
- Post #16
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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heated seats
Hey GPilot, Where did you get your parts? I have to do this job soon. Thanks.- gibsonj
- Post #13
- Forum: Electrical
