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Old 08 June 2012, 08:37 PM
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Just a little advice please guys just fitted new godspeed discs&pads and repainted calipers had hose clamps on but when i went to top up reservoir it was dry so clamps dident work. bleed the fronts, pedal still a bit soft on the top travels about 3inchs before biting should i bleed the rears thanks in advance
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Old 08 June 2012, 10:17 PM
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Yes and there is a certain order you have to do them, Can't remember it but do an search
Old 08 June 2012, 10:22 PM
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I think I read that you will have too- and in a certain order which I'm not sure of - I'm sure someone will advise who's know stacks more that me OOh I didn't see 007's post before I posted that !! great minds eh

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Old 08 June 2012, 10:40 PM
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N/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f.
Old 08 June 2012, 10:58 PM
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Thanks for the replys guys i have a go on sunday let you now how i get off
Old 09 June 2012, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by duckdo
Thanks for the replys guys i have a go on sunday let you now how i get off
Oh oh oh deano,lol.

As above furthest from the brake master cylinder first
If you need a hand fella give me a bell
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Stupid question I know but as its been a while
You do have the bleed nipples at the top don't you???
Seen it before when they've put the drivers side on the passenger side
And the passenger side on the driver side,
Hence the calipers being the wrong way round....

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Old 09 June 2012, 09:46 AM
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Lol thanks for the offer ceri yer nipples are all at the top m8 like i said bleed brakes but still a bit sponge iam on a double shift today so going to bleed them

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