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TIFU by changing brake pads whilst being old.
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this post was submitted on 21 May 2025
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At least you didn't try to open the bleed valve via the righty-loosey technique my neighbor tried on his near-new N series Elantra the other week. Snapped that sumbitch clean off. Bailing him out of that one was fun.
Bikes are dead easy to bleed; you don't need any kit. You should be able to reach the bleeder nipple and the lever yourself without outside assistance which is all I've ever needed. Unless this is on the rear brake of a 'Busa with a 27 foot long swingarm installed on it or something. Pro tip: Loosely put the cap on the reservoir when you pump it, otherwise the master cylinder (especially for the front) tends to act like one of them ornamental fountains.
Hose that brake fluid off of everything right away because it'll eat the finish off of just about anything that's not bare metal. You probably also want to make sure both the piston and its bore are real clean before you put them back together.