Brake caliper rebuild: Difference between revisions
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Reinstall the caliper, then [[How do I bleed the brake lines?|bleed the brakes]]. Torque for the mounting bolts is 24 ft-lbs front and 18 ft-lbs rear. | Reinstall the caliper, using red thread-lock on the mounting bolts, then [[How do I bleed the brake lines?|bleed the brakes]]. Torque for the mounting bolts is 24 ft-lbs front and 18 ft-lbs rear. | ||
Test the brakes while walking before going for a ride. It's more pleasant to realize something's not working when you're walking next to it than when you're approaching a stop at a busy intersection. | Test the brakes while walking before going for a ride. It's more pleasant to realize something's not working when you're walking next to it than when you're approaching a stop at a busy intersection. | ||