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#4128799 - 11/07/09 08:49 PM Antilock brakes and changing pads question
_Mike_ Online   content
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Registered: 06/19/04
Posts: 496
Loc: Grand Prairie, TX
I need some input from the brake experts on changing pads on a vehicle with antilock brakes.

What's the best method to use when compressing the caliper to prevent any damage to the antilock components.

I'm pretty sure I don't want to force the brake fluid back into the master cylinder. I'm thinking the bleeder screw should be opened just enough to allow the fluid to escape and then close it before releasing the compression tool used on the caliper. Then I'll top off the fluid level in the reservoir.

Is there a better way?
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#4129231 - 11/08/09 06:16 AM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: _Mike_]
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Registered: 10/30/04
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Loc: dallas
Just make sure you use the correct tool to compress the caliper. If you do choose to use a c-clamp place an old pad between it & the caliper piston. Many of the newer vehicles are using phenolic pistons & you can crack them if you are not careful.
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#4129439 - 11/08/09 08:44 AM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: daveblank]
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what kind of vehicle, and front or rear. some cars need the piston to twist at the same time its compressed. dave sells those brake caliper kits. they are priceless when it comes to ease!
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#4130737 - 11/08/09 06:21 PM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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yep, found that out yesterday on my Mom's Ford Taurus!!!!
back pistons have to be screwed in!!!
HAHA another reason not to own a Ford HAHAHA
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#4132454 - 11/09/09 02:10 AM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: SNAKEBIT-201]
buffaloman chris Offline
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fords not the only one with that idea on the rear brakes, lol honda got it too on some models, i hate those pita. if you loosen the bleeder screw it makes it easyier.
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#4132506 - 11/09/09 05:44 AM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: SNAKEBIT-201]
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Loc: dallas
Originally Posted By: SNAKEBIT-201
yep, found that out yesterday on my Mom's Ford Taurus!!!!
back pistons have to be screwed in!!!
HAHA another reason not to own a Ford HAHAHA


One thing about the Fords is that most spin in clockwise. A few years ago, they started making them turn counterclockwise. Therefore, another tool is required.
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#4136430 - 11/10/09 08:10 AM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: daveblank]
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Registered: 06/19/04
Posts: 496
Loc: Grand Prairie, TX
It's a 2007 Honda Fit. Inspected the pads while I was doing the tire rotation maintenance. Pads and rotors look great for 39K. Probably get another 5 to 10k out of them before needing to be changed. Some of the forums I read on the Fit are saying they're getting as much as 60K on the original pads. Don't want to push it that far.

Didn't see any thing in the forums about having to turn the calipers to compress them.

The bleeder screw idea works great. Put a hose on it and catch the fluid in a container; no mess.
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#4139671 - 11/10/09 10:45 PM Re: Antilock brakes and changing pads question [Re: _Mike_]
lureklr Offline
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Registered: 06/25/09
Posts: 88
Loc: cypress tx
abs is all electronic just compress your calipers slowly with you brake fluid cover off you bee ok them before starting the car press the brake pedal till its hard
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