Brake fluid bleed when changing new pads

Eurotrash8 · 05-26-2011, 03:30 PM

Some info would be appreciated.

I searched but never could find a definitive answer. I bled my brakes 6months ago and am now about to replace the oem pads with aftermarket ones.

Is it recommended I bleed/flush the brakes as I am replacing pads or does it matter?

TIA

aus · 05-26-2011, 04:44 PM

No need to rebleed unless you plan on tracking it with the new pads.

Eurotrash8 · 05-26-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

No need to rebleed unless you plan on tracking it with the new pads.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

It is good however to flush the entire brake fluid system every two years for street use only vehicles. This removes the moisture that is absorbed into the brake fluid which causes rust and component failure.

Thanks for the info Trackrat, but as I stated the fluid is only 6 months old and I realize the brake fluid is hydroscopic which absorbs moisture.

I just wasnt sure if pushing the piston back which pushes fluid back up the line would mess with anything. I guess if my fluid and system is clean and I would not be introducing any air into the system I should be fine.

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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	No need to rebleed unless you plan on tracking it with the new pads. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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