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Originally Posted by jplinville
I don't like doing brakes. If I mess it up and wreck because the brakes didn't work, I'd only have myself to blame. Paying someone else gives me the protection that they'll do it right, or I'll have them in court and cause them as much damage as they caused me.
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I like brake work.... simple and easy. Can even do most of the job sitting on your ass.
Of course I use the Hattie plan, buy all new stuff and put it on.
I will change pads once or twice (maybe) before doing the rotors and calipers.
(American cars. I believe my new calipers on the SD will last considerably longer)
Even brake lines, ever since I discovered spools of copper/nickel brake line...
Bends and flares like a dream, and won't rust.
When it comes to bleeding them, I just leave the bleeder open, lid off, and a pan under it. Come back in 20 minutes and it's dripping steadily. Bleed and new fluid. Just make sure you don't run the reservoir dry or you have to start over. Generally, I do one corner at a time and one side bleeds while I'm working the other.