| Red Horde |
| I'm getting ready to replace the front & rear brake pads on my 02 MDX. I've heard that to prevent damage to the system some of the newer ABS require the hydraulic lines to be depressurized before depressing the caliper piston. Do I need to worry about this with my 02? |
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| phins2rt |
| Shouldn't have to. I didn't on my 03. Just make sure to remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder before you start and refill with fresh fluid after you are done. |
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| G. COLTON |
The lines are not "pressurized" unless you are applying the brakes, so no pressure to relieve.
As phins2rt said remove sufficient fluid so as not to overflow the cylinder when you press in the pistons.
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| Red Horde |
| Thanks for the information....just one more question. I've also heard that 'back flow' of fluid into the master cylinder reservoir as the caliper piston is compressed could damage the ASB. According to this theory, the caliper bleed port should be opened and used as the primary channel for expelling fulid out of the wheel cylinder. Any thoughts out there on this? |
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by Red Horde
Thanks for the information....just one more question. I've also heard that 'back flow' of fluid into the master cylinder reservoir as the caliper piston is compressed could damage the ASB. According to this theory, the caliper bleed port should be opened and used as the primary channel for expelling fulid out of the wheel cylinder. Any thoughts out there on this?
I've done both fronts and backs by removing just a half cup or so of fluid from the master cyl and have not had any issues |
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| G. COLTON |
I think that you need to find a new source where you are "hearing" this mechanical advise.
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
I think that you need to find a new source where you are "hearing" this mechanical advise.
G
I concur!:2: |
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