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Brake Bleeding? Do it before or after changing pads ?
My first time changing pads on my 79 SC Targa. I will be flushing the brakes while I'm at it...Is their any reason why I should be doing this in a particular order? After searching through threads on changing brake pads and bleeding brakes I did not find any comments about what order I should do the two projects.
I will be doing the gravity method for bleeding the brakes as it seems to be the simplest (I'm a mechanical novice). Thanks for your comments on the subject, and any tips that will make these jobs go smoother.
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11-11-2006, 11:52 AM
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If your pads are very worn, you will likely need to suck some fluid out of the reservoir to make room. I use a turkey baster for this. So change the fluid after you replace the pads to save the new fluid.
Don't know what you mean by gravity drain but get a pressure bleeder for a full flush. They make it very easy - well worth the $50.
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11-11-2006, 11:58 AM
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Do pads first, then change your fluid. Then, the new pads will be seated against the rotors....
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11-11-2006, 01:24 PM
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It makes absolutely no difference.
That said, here's my personal preference…
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11-11-2006, 03:23 PM
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