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Bleeder Valve Leaking? Learn About Sources and Solutions

Have you noticed a brake fluid leak coming from your vehicle’s bleeder valve and want to know how to fix it? There are various reasons that a bleeder valve may develop a leak and, luckily, some...

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What Happens If You Don’t Bleed Your Brakes

Bleeding your brakes is an essential task to perform when replacing your brake fluid. The job is also crucial if, for whatever reason, your brake system has trapped air, moisture, or contamination...

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How Far Can You Drive with a Stuck Caliper?   

While you need an engine and a drivetrain in a vehicle to get you down the road, most folks would agree that your brakes – and all the components that make up a brake system – are a pretty...

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What Do You Do if You Break a Caliper Bolt?

Your caliper bolts are designed to keep your caliper bracket in place and the caliper bracket holds the caliper itself together. If you snap the head off of your caper bolt, you’re definitely in a...

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Caliper Slide Pin – What you have to know

Caliper pins are important pieces in vehicle brake systems, which is why it’s crucial that you understand how they work and how to maintain them. Luckily, we’ve compiled this informational guide...

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Do I Need Clips on Brake Pads?

The main purpose of brake clips is to push the pad away from the rotor, so it isn’t constantly rubbing against it and creating a high degree of friction. They also keep your brake pads from coming...

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