Installing brakes

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The new pads need to slide freely in the caliper or on the mount. Rust can be removed with a file or wire brush if needed. Never grind the pads to fit.
 
The new pads need to slide freely in the caliper or on the mount. Rust can be removed with a file or wire brush if needed. Never grind the pads to fit.
  
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Open the bleeder and push the cylinder back into the caliper until it is flush, you can use a caliper tool, a clamping vise grip (right), or a c-clamp to accomplish this, then close bleeder.
 
Open the bleeder and push the cylinder back into the caliper until it is flush, you can use a caliper tool, a clamping vise grip (right), or a c-clamp to accomplish this, then close bleeder.
 
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You never want to push old dirty fluid back through the system. This would be a good time to flush the brake system and refill it with new, clean fluid.
 
You never want to push old dirty fluid back through the system. This would be a good time to flush the brake system and refill it with new, clean fluid.
  

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