Installing brakes
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==Prepairing to install== | ==Prepairing to install== | ||
| − | Clean all the caliper and pad mounting surfaces. Remove the stainless steel slides if it has them and remove all rust under them, apply never seize or a lube like [http://www.permatex.com/documents/tds/Automotive/09177.pdf Permatex Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube]and clean and replace steels. Make sure any parts that slide are free, then clean and lube them with caliper grease. If the calipers show signs of poor previous maintenance, or holddown hardware is very rusty, worn, missing, or pitted, replace the hardware with new kits. The kits are very inexpensive and sold as a set. | + | Clean all the caliper and pad mounting surfaces. Remove the stainless steel slides if it has them and remove all rust under them, apply never seize or a lube like [http://www.permatex.com/documents/tds/Automotive/09177.pdf Permatex Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube] and clean and replace steels. Make sure any parts that slide are free, then clean and lube them with caliper grease. If the calipers show signs of poor previous maintenance, or holddown hardware is very rusty, worn, missing, or pitted, replace the hardware with new kits. The kits are very inexpensive and sold as a set. |
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 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 or a c-clamp to accomplish this, then close bleeder. | ||
| − | 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. |
==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
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