rk97
Member
I've been debating whether or not I need new brake pads for the first weekend of the season, and the answer is "probably not," but the more I think about it, the more i'd rather just start the season on a fresh set of pads and not worry about it for that much longer.
with that decided, while I've got the calipers off, it just makes sense to do a full cleaning, and replace the fluid. (i've got a pad dragging anyway)
Any advice? I've read a few 'how-to' guides, and I have a service manual, so that's all taken care of.
my biggest questions are:
- what type of cleaner is safe to use on the rubber seals inside the caliper, around the pistons?
and
- what ISN'T the manual telling me? any tricks or tips? Someone said to hold the caliper above the master cylinder when I pour in new fluid, and i won't have to bleed the brakes (which is another thing i've never had to do before...)
Thanks!
-Chris
with that decided, while I've got the calipers off, it just makes sense to do a full cleaning, and replace the fluid. (i've got a pad dragging anyway)
Any advice? I've read a few 'how-to' guides, and I have a service manual, so that's all taken care of.
my biggest questions are:
- what type of cleaner is safe to use on the rubber seals inside the caliper, around the pistons?
and
- what ISN'T the manual telling me? any tricks or tips? Someone said to hold the caliper above the master cylinder when I pour in new fluid, and i won't have to bleed the brakes (which is another thing i've never had to do before...)
Thanks!
-Chris