Brake job Do I need to Bleed lines?
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You can get away with just replacing the pads, but that's kind of a half way brake job. Was your truck stopping smoothly in all conditions? No vibrations when you hit the brakes? If so, and if the rotors look ok with no cracks or deep scratches, you are probably ok. Do not expect your new pads to last as long as the old ones.
As for bleeding, yes, bleed them a bit. The contamination in brake fluid comes from any point in the system where there is a seal, as well as any internal deterioration.
As for bleeding, yes, bleed them a bit. The contamination in brake fluid comes from any point in the system where there is a seal, as well as any internal deterioration.
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I have had no stopping issiues. I just was told that its getting close to minnimum pad level by shop. So do i open valve, pump brake 3 times then keep pedal to floor, then close valve to bleed them? Do i need to bleed the rear even though i'm not doing the rear? Thanks again for youe responses.
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I have had no stopping issiues. I just was told that its getting close to minnimum pad level by shop. So do i open valve, pump brake 3 times then keep pedal to floor, then close valve to bleed them? Do i need to bleed the rear even though i'm not doing the rear? Thanks again for youe responses.
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Moisture goes into solution in brake fluid, eventually causing corrosion throughout the system. More importantly, when the brakes get hot under heavy use, the water can gas out. Water vapor is compressible, which gives you 'brake fade' at the very time you don't want it. A visual check proves nothing, but its what I go by anyway. New brake fluid is a light amber transparent fluid. When it starts to get darker, I will then have the system flushed with new brake fluid the next time I need any kind of brake work. Never wait for it to get opaque/dark brown/black.
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