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Expert: Sean Halliday - 3/23/2010


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2006 Toyota Corolla with ABS brake system. When replacing the front brake pads, and the car is equipped with ABS, are there any special instructions for compressing the caliper piston with a C-clamp?  Should the "bleeder" screws be open, or is there something else to be done? I don't want to make a mistake.
Thank you.

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The only thing thing to open is the top on the master cylinder to allow the back pressure to go up the brake line.You open the top so not to put pressure on the seal.No other things to worry about as you need only to push the pistons back and replace the pads.There is no need to open the bleed screws.

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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