Front brake pads
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Front brake pads
I have the manual and know what it says about removing the lid from the master cylinder and removing some fluid when replacing the front pads.
With that said, has anyone tried pushing the new pads in while gently loosening the bleed nipple at the brake pad so fluid can escape, and then tightening it before any air can get into the system.
Last time, a small amount of fluid got on the master cylinder, and the paint is now bubbling up.
Think outside the box.
With that said, has anyone tried pushing the new pads in while gently loosening the bleed nipple at the brake pad so fluid can escape, and then tightening it before any air can get into the system.
Last time, a small amount of fluid got on the master cylinder, and the paint is now bubbling up.
Think outside the box.
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As long as you never added fluid to the reservoir you just squeeze the pistons and put it back together with the new pads. If you have added fluid there may not be enough room in the master cylinder to compress the pistons.
This is a true statement
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If you take the lid off the master cylinder and force the piston's open, you are likely to have a little geyser on your hand as the brake fluid shoots back into the reservoir (don't ask me how I know).
What I do now if just loosen the screws so I am not fighting the pressure.
A trick that I use... take an old tube sock, cut the top part off after a few inches. Take that part and roll it up so it's like a little donut and then place that around your master cylinder. The sock will catch and absorb any brake fluid that may spill over the edge.
What I do now if just loosen the screws so I am not fighting the pressure.
A trick that I use... take an old tube sock, cut the top part off after a few inches. Take that part and roll it up so it's like a little donut and then place that around your master cylinder. The sock will catch and absorb any brake fluid that may spill over the edge.
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.......A trick that I use... take an old tube sock, cut the top part off after a few inches. Take that part and roll it up so it's like a little donut and then place that around your master cylinder. The sock will catch and absorb any brake fluid that may spill over the edge.
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You don't have to do anything with the cover. As you push the pistons in the the diaphragm in the master cylinder will just compress. The top of the diaphragm is vented to the atmosphere. When you have the new brakes on and pumped up take the cover off and check the level. DON'T OVERFILL.
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so, not surprisingly, when i replaced the pads, i didn't mess with the master cylinder and i had no problems.