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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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When taking the calipers off to paint them, will i need to bleed the brakes when i put the calipers back on?? asap replies would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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think about it. and you will find your answer.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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the answer would be, Anytime a closed hydraulic system is open to the atmosphere it must be bled.

Do yourself a favor and get a large bottle and bleed it all the way through. You can get a "one man bleeder kit" from most parts stores I have four soo I can do the whole car in one shot.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tinvestor
I have four soo I can do the whole car in one shot.
hahaha, nice
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tinvestor
You can get a "one man bleeder kit" from most parts stores I have four soo I can do the whole car in one shot.
you're my freakin idol!! i've thought about doin that myself but i still do it one corner at a time
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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[QUOTE=tinvestor]the answer would be, Anytime a closed hydraulic system is open to the atmosphere it must be bled.[QUOTE]

perfect answer.
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