Need some help pricing up some work on my is200
Need some help pricing up some work on my is200
10-12-2019, 01:14 PM
FirebirdPhil If you use a brake like clamp (as you should) then remove the calliper you will probably get away without bleeding the system. Some people use a mole-grip instead of a dedicated clamp, just be careful about how much pressure you apply. Its an easy job on the IS200.
So if I was to clamp the hose then remove the old caliper would I have to fill the new caliper up with brake fluid then refit that would be ok or would I still need to bleed to make sure there's no air in the system?
Lewed_is200
10-12-2019, 01:14 PM #11FirebirdPhil If you use a brake like clamp (as you should) then remove the calliper you will probably get away without bleeding the system. Some people use a mole-grip instead of a dedicated clamp, just be careful about how much pressure you apply. Its an easy job on the IS200.
So if I was to clamp the hose then remove the old caliper would I have to fill the new caliper up with brake fluid then refit that would be ok or would I still need to bleed to make sure there's no air in the system?
10-12-2019, 01:21 PM
Whenever doing break jobs use a line clamp, this stops the worst fluid in your system going up into the master cylinder.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
10-12-2019, 01:21 PM #12Fit the new calliper and when its all back together take the fluid cap off make sure there is plenty of fluid in there, fully open the bleed screw and then take the line clamp off, gravity will bleed it for you, done this many times and never once had to bleed the entire system. A Saab tech showed me this method, it works, its simple and free.
Whenever doing break jobs use a line clamp, this stops the worst fluid in your system going up into the master cylinder.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
10-12-2019, 01:40 PM
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is300_dino
10-12-2019, 01:40 PM #13dont use clamps if you have aftermarket braided steel lines you could damage them
jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
11-12-2019, 10:16 AM
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
11-12-2019, 10:16 AM #15Not used them so I can't comment either way.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
11-12-2019, 10:45 AM
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I would say that's a bit OTT, any car shop (halfords) sell brake line clamps I have 2 types a metal version and a plastic one, just what I've got over the years both do a great job
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