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      12-26-2020, 11:52 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech View Post
Just FYI. If removing the calipers and letting it sit, if you press down on the brake pedal using a piece of wood wedged between the pedal and the seat base, the fluid will not drain out of the system so you won't introduce air into the master and ABS module.

If you look up the factory instructions, it says to use a brake pedal depressor, but a proper length 2x4 works just as well.
Wish I would have known that back when I was doing this install. I will definitely remember this the next time I have to remove calipers. Thanks for adding this!
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