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quote:Originally posted by Cal Cruzer
And remember, when you replace the pads you will have to press the caliper piston back into the bore. When you do this you will force the brake fluid back into the reservoir. You will have to siphon some out before you do this or it will overflow.
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Only if you added fluid. I just replaced pads, never added or siphoned fluid - fine for last 40,000 miles or so... (73,000 miles total now).
PianT - my light came on before 30,000 miles. I chose to replace the pads. The old pads were only about 1/2 worn, but I got ceramic pads, and am glad I changed - NO DUST.
I only see 3 choices- 1) live with the ding & light (it'll get worse).
2) put in new pads 3) add fluid. Why is adding fluid a no-no? It went into the brake lines as the pads wore down - not a leak. If you do add, heed Cal Cruzer's warning above - brake fluid will eat paint.