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mike hammer
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May 11, 2008, 6:22 AM

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I just finished changing brake pads and and all is reassembled but during the procedure i came to realize that one of the bleeders had been stripped badly and was not going to come out easily. The valve i have resculpted with a file to fit a diferent socket or wrench. but upon trying to force back the piston with a padded clamp i realized that the piston easily worked its way back far enough to install the new pads on both sides by only bleeding a tiny amount of brake fluid from the other less damaged bleeder. both sides are finished and reassembled and the caliper pinches but have i done something wrong or dangerous . thanks tony.


dave284
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May 11, 2008, 7:14 AM

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Tony, there can't be any leaks at all, everytime you hit the brakes you would push fluid out and let air in....afterwhile no brakes.


Tom Greenleaf
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May 11, 2008, 8:59 AM

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To add: If the "hex" of the bleeder screw is messed up but it turns then it can easily come out and be replaced - match it up by threads and seat at a parts store. Use a smear of brake silicone grease on threads of bleeders and they about never give you a hard time again. This is also a warning that the caliper itself might not be so good overall!

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