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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Well I replaced my rear pads since they were quite thin and thought this would take care of my brake pedal feeling too soft. Front pads look good and I'm not leaking any fluid. I did have a hell of a time trying to turn the rear drivers caliper in to install the pads. The old pads though, wore evenly so I think that would rule out a bad caliper.
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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bleed the brakes would be the first step you can do it or a shop can do it for cheap its easy
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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I'll ask my friend again. He insisted that they shouldn't need to be bled. I dunno...You know how people are lol. Thanks .
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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everytime i change brakes i bleed the brakes its always a good idea and takes like 10 mins so it cant hurt
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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not to bleed the brakes what is he smoking
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Yea I think I will go kick him in the junk and have him help me bleed them. Thanks peeps.
 
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