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05-08-2013, 06:31 PM

GaryG

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Re: Brake job time!

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Originally Posted by holsgo

I do the pads on my hybrid. I've bled the system the old fashion way. No pumping needed. Just be careful not to discharge too much before the brake system cycles and replace properly. Might take you a few weekends to bleed the whole thing as I got bored waiting to cycle.

This makes no sense and is most likely caused the problem you are hearing the clicking noise. Bleeding the brake system should not take you a few weeks to bleed the whole thing.

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05-09-2013, 03:18 AM

holsgo

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Re: Brake job time!

No, it's unrelated. And it does make sense since I did the front pads and bled, then came back and did the rear some time later. What I'm referring to it the brakes charging which provides the pressure. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

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05-09-2013, 06:21 AM

wptski

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Re: Brake job time!

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Originally Posted by holsgo

Defeat the brake charging system, use a pressure bleeder and be done with it.

I wonder if air in the lines affects this system differently compared to conventional?

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05-09-2013, 02:26 PM

trekwars2000

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Re: Brake job time!

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Originally Posted by D-mac

That's interesting, the first time I've heard brake rotors needing to be replaced other than rusting from non-use. Mine have over 170,000km on them and they're fine, only the pads needed to be replaced.

About how many miles do you get on a set of pads? I'm pushing up to 60K (and 5 years old) and am curious what service stuff is coming up.