RecKleSs

I have to replace the old caliper with a new caliper. Is it necessary to bleed the brakes, or can I just skip this process? Honestly I don't feel like bleeding the brake system

Syonyk

YES. YOU NEED TO BLEED THE BRAKES.

If you want to STOP, you need to bleed the brakes. A new caliper will have air in it (usually a lot of air), and any air at all in the brakes will affect how well they work. A caliper full of air will prevent them from working, period.

-=Russ=-

Efini_7

iTrader: (1)

I second this. Anything done to the brake system without bleeding it = not going to stop. I can tell a huge difference when there are just a couple of tiny little bubbles...much less a whole caliper filled with air.

That being said, you don't necessarily have to bleed the whole system...but it is vital to bleed that new caliper to get the air out.

silverTRD

iTrader: (37)

i just bled my hole system. it was quite simple with a motive power bleeder. i hate bleeding brakes and this unit actually made it enjoyable, a sense of of accomplishment so to speak.