New Pads...Bleed required?
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So I put some new pads in (first pad change from original setup on a new bike, so I’ve never cracked open the brake system for any reason).
Getting wheels back on after pad change (due to pads being tight to get rotor in) was difficult but I got it in by using a plastic putty knife to spread them quickly get wheel on.
Now the brakes are super tight, they are pretty much “on”, as you can spin the wheel but feel the resistance.
Pretty much figure I need to bleed. Just don’t understand how if I never changed fluid level or opened the system, and am putting back to original spec pads etc, why suddenly it seems like there’s too much pressure and or fluid/air in the system.
I don’t have a bleed kit at the moment...is there a quick maybe temporary half assed way to relieve the system without needing to do a full bleed? I’m thinking maybe open the bleeder and let a little pressure off and hope things still feel and operate reasonably for now until i can deal with a full bleed service...?
Thanks
Mike
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New Pads...Bleed required?
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so yer car or truck has hydralic brakes, do you bleed them every time you replace brake padz or just push the padz in and replace ?
It is recommended to in most owner's manuals, but mostly just to circulate fresh fluid into the system. If you've topped off your brake fluid during the life of your pads your system could be overfilled though.
I typically don't bother as it's dry as fuck here, my brake fluid still looks great in both of our rigs. I've done flush/bleeds on older vehicles I've bought though.