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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[[Category:Brakes]] | [[Category:Brakes]] | ||
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