Interesting. Did you take the rear brake reservoir cap off when you tried to compress the pistons on the rear caliper?
Interesting. Did you take the rear brake reservoir cap off when you tried to compress the pistons on the rear caliper?
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No Will...it was shown that it wasn't necessary. It was all pretty simple and would have been successful, except for that piston. The fronts went so smooth after that experience. Once again, no cover to remove. I had more room to compress the pistons.Originally Posted by willtill
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As a matter of my own personal habit, I always remove the reservoir covers and wrap a rag around them when changing out brake pads. Two reasons for doing this:
1. That brake fluid in the caliper will be displaced when compressing the pistons, and will need to flow back into the reservoir. It's seems easier to do with the cover removed (my experience)
2. I always flush the brake fluid in its entirety when changing out brake pads.
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