I am planning to replace my front brake pads myself. I am more of a tech person and not an automotive person, but am trying to learn what I can so I do repairs and maintenance on my own.
I've been watching YT videos that would relate to replacing the brake pads and rotors. From the videos I've watched, they mention to compress the brake caliper pistons and not to open the brake line, as it should not let air into the braking system.
I was watching a video from power stop and they also compressed the piston but later said to bleed the brakes, which is what confuses me, as I thought as long as I don't open the brake line, and just compress the caliper piston, I should not have to bleed the brakes?
Side question, which brand of rotor and pads do you guys recommend? I am looking at rockauto atm and thought about powerstop?
I've been watching YT videos that would relate to replacing the brake pads and rotors. From the videos I've watched, they mention to compress the brake caliper pistons and not to open the brake line, as it should not let air into the braking system.
I was watching a video from power stop and they also compressed the piston but later said to bleed the brakes, which is what confuses me, as I thought as long as I don't open the brake line, and just compress the caliper piston, I should not have to bleed the brakes?
Side question, which brand of rotor and pads do you guys recommend? I am looking at rockauto atm and thought about powerstop?
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