jgerma01

Hey guys was just looking for a "How to" to changing out brembo calipers......i had to make cuts in mine in order to get seized pins out.....sucks but i tried everything from cutting the pins to drilling and torching

ECaulk

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Remove mounting bolts to knuckle.

Disconnect brake line.

Re-attach brake line to new caliper.

Mount new caliper to knuckle.

Bleed that side caliper.

jgerma01

Thanks!! I guess a better question would have been is there anyway to replace the caliper without bleeding the system......i remember reading somewhere that if you clamp the brake line with a pliers/vice grip with some rubber tubing so you dont damage the line you wouldn't have to bleed the system but i was a bit skeptical.
Next question would be do I only have to bleed that one wheel where I am replacing the caliper or all 4??

cw383

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Def have to bleed it, even clamping the line there is an air pocket where the line meets the caliper. Its no big deal really, you can get a vacuum bleeder at harbor freight that works great for less the $30 that makes doing it yourself a snap, or a helper and $3 worth of vacuum hose. You should be ok with bleeding just that side. Just keep an eye that the master cyl stays full.

63 Nova SS

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I refrain from clamping hoses for fear I will collapse them.

ECaulk

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I'm with you on that..

It's easy to one man bleed with a proper bottle and line system, certainly easier with a helper that can push the brake down and hold it.

63 Nova SS

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I always do the 1 person method but you are right on it being easier and faster with 2.

CudaJoe

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I use a pneumatic vacuum bleeder kit from harbor freight. It is indeed $30 and super easy to use. Of course you need an air compressor for it.

tomj77

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if it was like mine it sucked. lol don't know where I got it

CudaJoe

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yes its terrible lol but if you put a little brake grease on the end of the nozzle that goes on the bleeder screw, you get a tight vacuum seal and it doesnt leak. Just gotta know how to make the $30 product work is all!