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Originally Posted by softconsult
Yikes!
You are in uncharted territory. Stop before you cost yourself some serious money.
Do not attempt to take the calipers apart. If they aren't stuck, or leaking then leave them alone. You may want to change the rubber brake hoses. If they are originals then definitely change them. However, be advised, that you need some tools for this type project.
You need a can of the proper brake fluid ( Do not use Silicone Fluid). You need to know to take precautions about getting fluid on the paint. You need to know how to bleed your brakes. You need a flare nut wrench for the brake bleeder nipples. You need some tubing. A pressure bleeder, like Motive Products, would be very helpful.
You may need a service manual to explain some of the procedures. Like how to back off the parking brake in order to remove the rear disks.
It's all not very complicated, the second time you do it. The first time will require some patience.
Good Luck,
Steve
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If the caliper is screwed, I thought, I would have to replace it anyway... I am actually saving money by trying to re-condition it...
I have to change the brake fluid anyway... I thought to use the following method, which it is also great for pinpointing any problems with the brake lines (as just described in a recent thread today):
Originally Posted by larry perkins
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i will tell u how i bleed my brakes,115,123,124,126 cars,fill the master cyl,go to the farthest wheel,open the bleeder valve,just let the fluid run till you get the nice color of the new fluid.turn off bleeder valve,move to next closest wheel to the master cylinder,repeat process and move on.just keep an eye on the fluid level and not let it get low in the master cylinder.
process never fails to work if you got good brake parts.
larry perkins
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For the brake bleeder nipples, doesn't it take just a 8 or 10mm normal wrench?
Regarding the tubing needed, can someone advise what type and size I should get? It would be much appreciated... As stated above, I won't need the pressure bleeder. How do you back off the parking brake in order to remove the rear disks? I do not have the service manual, just the Haynes... I thought the info I needed was covered already in some of my other threads on this subject and that the procedure was not at all complicated....
Thanks,
Rino