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      08-27-2013, 05:33 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by Nugget View Post
Do you need to open the brake fluid reservoir or bleed screw when doing spreading the pistons apart?
Holy thread bump, Batman!

I don't open the reservoir cap when I change the pads, but I do make sure to pump the brake pedal a couple of times after doing each corner to reseat the pistons on the pads. I don't wait until all four corners are done before pressing the brake pedal--I would be concerned that the brake fluid reservoir would overflow.

I would also think that, by opening the bleed screws on the calipers, you could run the risk of getting brake fluid all over the calipers and damaging the finish.
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