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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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When i replace all 4 calipers and 2 new front pads will i need to bleed them? Just replacing oem with oem stock on a 03 350z touring
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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yes, anytime you disconnect the brake calipers and change or replace them its a must to bleed the system, also you might have leaks just becuase theirs really thin copper washers on those hydrolic fittings. why are you changing the calipers and not just the pads?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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My front brake has been squeeking when coming to stops and pressing on the breaks lightly. I took the front left wheel off and noticed that the caliper is loose which could be causing the break pad to slide abit in there. So i just ordered 4 new calipers and 2 new break pads
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Why not just tighten it?

Are you upgrading to better brakes or just replacing the oem brakes?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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The guy said they couldnt be tightened. I got all 4 oem calipers for 50 and a pair of axxis deluxe brake pads. Just staying stock just dont want the squeek and try to lessen the black brake dust
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Explain what you mean by loose.....because if the bolts are stripped and teh caliper is loose at the bracket you will need to replace that bracket as well. also replacing the rear calipers will have no effect on front pad squeel.

any time a brake line is seperated from the caliper the system needs to be bled. If you are doinf the install yourself, remember to replace both copper washers on either side of the brake line.....or it will leak big time.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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Yea I will Bleed the brakes, When they took the wheel off the said the caliper was loose and not secure on the rotor? Now the bracket is that somthin i need to special order or i can pic up at pep boys or auto zone?
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