The calipers on my G1 are completely encrusted in rust so I figure I'll do a complete brake system service soon so they'll look nice when I grab new shoes next year. Not included on the list are StopTech SS brake lines front and rear. How's this list look? Anything I'm missing or need to consider?
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Brake system refresh
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The calipers on my G1 are completely encrusted in rust so I figure I'll do a complete brake system service soon so they'll look nice when I grab new shoes next year. Not included on the list are StopTech SS brake lines front and rear. How's this list look? Anything I'm missing or need to consider?
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You need brake fluid., brake parts cleaner, brake bleed kit, brake grease, unless you have that already. Hopefully you have the impact driver to remove the rotor set screws and a can of antiseize. Hopefully you have those as well.
You can also skip the SS lines. Rubber replacement is more than adequate. Also, you can skip the caliper bracket bolts - you can reuse the old ones just fine. None of the aftermarket ones are good as the factory ones. Also retain your factory steel banjo bolt washers. The copper washers that you get in these kits are not that great.
You can also skip the SS lines. Rubber replacement is more than adequate. Also, you can skip the caliper bracket bolts - you can reuse the old ones just fine. None of the aftermarket ones are good as the factory ones. Also retain your factory steel banjo bolt washers. The copper washers that you get in these kits are not that great.
Yeah, I have all of that stuff but how many bottles of fluid will I need? Thanks for tip on the bolts and washers.
The usual 500/600mlml bottle of brake fluid is good. Also, dont have to stick with Honda brake fluid - as long as you use DOT 4 and up, you are good. BOSCH Brake fluid is compatible with DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 and they are by far the most inexpensive and you get 1-quart (~950ml) of it for under $20.
Also, I failed to mention it. You would also need to change out the master cylinder. Centric ones are my go-to, but you can also get Cardone or AC Delco, or other decent remanufacturers are good. You need to bench bleed the master cylinder, before you throw it on the truck. I bench bleed it in the truck - bolt it up to the truck, connect the bleeding lines to the reservoir and pump the pedal to circulate the fluid and bleed the cylinder. I have gotten the best results out of it. If you are changing everything else, them the master cylinder is a must.
For a Full fluid exchange, you will not need more than 600ml, when done right. Also, dont forget to get bleed screw caps. Reuse old ones or get new ones, if the replacement caliper does not come with one. Some of the calipers I have gotten never came with it and I either reused old ones or used the caps I bought off Amazon.
Also, I failed to mention it. You would also need to change out the master cylinder. Centric ones are my go-to, but you can also get Cardone or AC Delco, or other decent remanufacturers are good. You need to bench bleed the master cylinder, before you throw it on the truck. I bench bleed it in the truck - bolt it up to the truck, connect the bleeding lines to the reservoir and pump the pedal to circulate the fluid and bleed the cylinder. I have gotten the best results out of it. If you are changing everything else, them the master cylinder is a must.
For a Full fluid exchange, you will not need more than 600ml, when done right. Also, dont forget to get bleed screw caps. Reuse old ones or get new ones, if the replacement caliper does not come with one. Some of the calipers I have gotten never came with it and I either reused old ones or used the caps I bought off Amazon.
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