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Advice for changing break pads (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 weeks ago by WanderingCat@lemm.ee to c/mechanicadvice@lemmy.world
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So it's come the time to break the pads on my car which is a Kia Rio. I've looked up a few things and the job seems doable by myself which saves a lot of money.

The only thing that I can't seem to find a concrete answer is if they actually need to be bled once the new pads are installed?

Thank you

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[-] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

To push the pistons of the rear brakes back, you probably need a special mechanical device that rotates the piston while simultaneously applying pressure to push it back.

[-] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

My Transit van will probably be the first vehicle I don't do my own brakes on. I've heard the rear brakes are a chore. Sounds like Kia rear brakes are similarly annoying

[-] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I only know from the Kia Picanto and Ford Focus, both about 20 years old. It isn't overcomplicated and the "special" device isn't that expensive, a set that will work on (almost) any car costs about 20 €.

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