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[cobaltblueultra2004]

I am going to install new brake pads tomorrow night. What is the best way to blled the front bakes? Do I need to bleed both sides at the same time or can they be done one at a time??

Thanks,
Cobalt..

[erniezap]

One at a time, furthest from the master cylinder first...

[cobaltblueultra2004]

Erniezap, thank you very much, I bleed them once before and it took 2 blled cycles to get the air out each one of the calipers. The pads looked a little thin so I believe its time for new pads.

Cobalt..

[timo482]

you should not have to bleed them to change the pads... just use a gentle application of a pair of wood wedges between the pads [one from each end] be gentle and patient.. if the rez gets too full you may need to remove some.

if you want to bleed to change the fluid - get the new pads installed and on first and then gravity bleed into a jar with a hose

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[erniezap]

Erniezap, thank you very much, I bleed them once before and it took 2 blled cycles to get the air out each one of the calipers. The pads looked a little thin so I believe its time for new pads.

Cobalt..

No problem at all.  If you are going to change pads, you might want to look at the LRB pads.  Less dust, better braking, better feel than stock.

[Cvostu]

I agree with Ernie.   That's all I buy now.  LRB brakes make a huge difference.