Changing discs/pads and hoses/brake fluid
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Changing discs/pads and hoses/brake fluid
Hi all,
Just bascially after a quick dummies guide to changing the brakes, never changed brakes before on any car but decided it's about time I learnt, so me and a mate are going to change them this coming week.
I have done a thorough search of the forums and have picked up a few things, but still a few things I'm not sure on.
I'm changing the brake hoses for braided ones and I've read they can be quite hard to change? Is there anything I should do to make it easier?
Also how do I go about replacing the fluid?
Cheers guys and apologies for my lack of knowledge
Just bascially after a quick dummies guide to changing the brakes, never changed brakes before on any car but decided it's about time I learnt, so me and a mate are going to change them this coming week.
I have done a thorough search of the forums and have picked up a few things, but still a few things I'm not sure on.
I'm changing the brake hoses for braided ones and I've read they can be quite hard to change? Is there anything I should do to make it easier?
Also how do I go about replacing the fluid?
Cheers guys and apologies for my lack of knowledge
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Brake hoses: soak all connectors with WD40 at least twice, once 48 hours and once 24 hours before changing.
Use a PROPER brake spanner to get them undone, NOT an open ended jobby, or prepare for hurt.
Depending on the age of the car, it can still end in tears.
Changing brake fluid: have container of fresh fluid and keep topping up main reservoir.
Bleed each brake until fresh stuff comes through. First one takes ages, others not so long. You WILL see the difference in fluid.
Use a PROPER brake spanner to get them undone, NOT an open ended jobby, or prepare for hurt.
Depending on the age of the car, it can still end in tears.
Changing brake fluid: have container of fresh fluid and keep topping up main reservoir.
Bleed each brake until fresh stuff comes through. First one takes ages, others not so long. You WILL see the difference in fluid.
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Cheers Alcazar. Been and bought a spanner for the brake lines.
All taken on board. Also changed the radiator yesterday as per your instructions on my other thread so double cheers
All taken on board. Also changed the radiator yesterday as per your instructions on my other thread so double cheers
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