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Old 08-15-2007, 06:54 PM   #1
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brake bleeding

HI,
I am attempt to do my first brake job on an 86 honda accord. It says that when i change just the pads that I dont have to bleed the brake system. Does that go for the shoes as well or should I alawys bleed the brakes when doing a brake job? The bleeding just seems like the hardest part to me.

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Old 08-16-2007, 12:59 AM   #2
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Re: brake bleeding

nope, don't have to

not a bad idea though
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Old 08-16-2007, 01:47 AM   #3
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Re: brake bleeding

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Old 08-16-2007, 05:17 AM   #4
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Re: brake bleeding

If you do want to bleed the brakes, get a one-man bleed kit. They're basically a hose with a one-way valve on the end.
It takes all the pain from the job.
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Old 08-17-2007, 04:17 PM   #5
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Re: brake bleeding

or better still, get another person to help by doing the pedal. piss easy.
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