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19th March 2012, 04:18 PM
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Changing brake pads,
Do i need to bleed the brakes when changing the pads,
noticed back brake is getting very light, is this a sign they need changing? Its not too easy to see the pads its in awkward area. 
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#2
19th March 2012, 04:24 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
No bleeding wouldn't be needed when changing pads. But I wouldn't think pads is your problem. Try bleed them before you touch pads and see how you get on.
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#3
19th March 2012, 04:30 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Originally Posted by Nelly
Will do, but they were working fine ?
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#5
19th March 2012, 04:41 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Originally Posted by Nelly
Lever felt the same except it wasn't stopping as quick
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#6
19th March 2012, 04:53 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Ah well then its probly pads gone shit
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#7
19th March 2012, 04:56 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Originally Posted by Nelly
But theres no reason to bleed brakes, fluid won't leak out when im takin pads off?
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#8
19th March 2012, 04:58 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Change the fluid and pads. Dont forget to grease the sliding pivot though. If you run into hassle give me a shout, not too far from ya
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#9
19th March 2012, 05:00 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
check your fluid levels,,if its dropped a bit then more than likely the pads are near worn..no you dont need to bleed them..when you take off the old pads just gently push the pistons back into the caliper to allow for new pads to fit in
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#10
19th March 2012, 05:10 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Open bolts, remove caliper, open reservoir, use large screwdriver to push the pistons back - using the old pads as leverage. If meat on pads is any thinner than the creamy bit of a sandwich biscuit, - I prefer Oreos myself!, replace the pads. Usually held in with 2 pins etc. brakes will be crap for 3 miles or so until they bed in. If in doubt, get help, these are your breaks after all. 25 minute affair. Top up fluid, don't spill it anywhere, it ruins paint. Keep fluid away from the pads too,
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#11
19th March 2012, 07:37 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Thanks for the info lads
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Originally Posted by Shifty 164
Changed pads before a couple of times should be okay mate, just the last time brake fluid was pissin out? Should be fine though thanks for the offer mate
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#12
19th March 2012, 07:38 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
No problem dude. Let us know how ya get on
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#13
19th March 2012, 09:21 PM
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Re: Changing brake pads,
Originally Posted by vroom
you asking is fluid pissing out oir you saying its pissing out.
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