Has any one replaced their brake pads them selves? I need to do it soon
and
was wondering if you need any special tools besides the basics. Also do
you
need to bleed them? anyway.
Thanks
Mark
-Mark,
As long as you dont open up the hydraulic system (remove hoses or open
bleeder valves) then you will not have to bleed them. I do suggest that
you replace the brake fluid about every 2 years though...
If your truck has 4 wheel antilock brakes, I suggest loosening the
bleeder screw on the caliper and letting the fluid come out there as you
push the caliper piston in instead of the fluid going back up the lines
and potentially damaging the solenoids/valves. If you do this
carefully, you wont have to bleed the brakes when you are done.
However, 4 wh. ABS is another good reason to change the brake fluid.
Patrick
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