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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 10:36 PM
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Going to be replacing my brake pads and turning the rotors. Does anyone know the torque settings for the caliper bolts and the other 2 going to the suspension part?
Also, when bleeding the brakes(either with mity mac or manual method), is the cap left on or off the master reservoir? thx

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Old Apr 26, 2001 | 04:11 AM
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Originally posted by nick778
Going to be replacing my brake pads and turning the rotors. Does anyone know the torque settings for the caliper bolts and the other 2 going to the suspension part?
Also, when bleeding the brakes(either with mity mac or manual method), is the cap left on or off the master reservoir? thx

'99 SE
Main pins: 16-23 foot-pounds. Torque member fixing bolts: 53-72 foot-pounds.

My preference for the master cylinder reservoir cap is to leave it on the reservoir but not "clicked" tight. Reasons:
1) It minimizes the chance of having dirt fall into the open reservoir. In a hydraulic system, cleanliness is vital.
2) It makes it easy for air to enter the reservoir to replace fluid pumped "downstream".
3) It makes it easy to replenish the reservoir during the bleeding process.
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