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How do you release the pressure of the calliper when changing front pads?
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∙ 16y ago
A large c-clamp works great. You can get a cheap one for 3 or4 $ (You might want to protect the inner caliper surface with a block of wood)
I have an oversized pair of Channel-lock pliers that I use mainly for Plumbing jobs, that work absolutely great for compressing the 2 cylinders on the caliper. The clamp works fine, but no screwing with the pliers, just squeeze. In order to release the pressure on the system to allow you to compress the caliper, you must remove the cap on the master cylinder. Otherwise you can't do it. Squeeze slowly, so that brake fluid doesn't squirt out. Then replace the master cylinder lid when you are done.
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