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Old 05-20-2005, 11:42 PM
gmercoleza gmercoleza is offline
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Originally Posted by Ethan
when you push back the piston into the caliper, you'll have to open the brake reservior cap first, make sure fluid dosen't spill over the top.

also be aware of the rubber gasket at the base of the piston and caliper, make sure it dosen't bind up as you push the piston back in.
I know quite a few people, my dad included, who feel you have to open the reservoir cap first before compressing the calipers with a C clamp. I never understood this - why??? The system is sealed, it's not like air or fluid needs to escape or anything. So I never did it. Every time I've done my brakes I compress the calipers without popping the cap and have never had a problem.

Just my $.02.
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