Brakes

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  1. orlandocfa

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    I'm going to have my brakes done. I want to make sure I don't set the brake pump off. Is disconnecting the little 12 volt battery in the back enough or do I need to pull those ABS fuses from under the hood as well.

    Sean
     
    #1 orlandocfa, Jun 27, 2017
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    the 12v is enough. who is doing them?
     
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    A shade tree guy that fixes my wifes truck for us.
     
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    Caution him to pump the brake pedal several times before reconnecting the 12 volt: you don't want the car detecting excess brake pedal at first start up.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jun 28, 2017
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    Make SURE he does not compress the caliper pistons without opening the bleeder screw FIRST. Forcing old brake fluid BACKWARDS thru the system is a very risky proposition that could be incredibly costly to correct.
     
    #5 05PreeUs, Jul 3, 2017
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    Wouldn't hurt, I guess. I've never done that, never seen it recommended in shop manuals. As long you do periodic brake fluid changes shouldn't be a problem.
     
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    That statement is the qualifier!
     
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