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GreenBuds420
11-17-2005, 09:27 AM
Hey whats up guys. I have a 2001 400EX and i have never changed the brake pads myself. I just want to know if you need to bleed the brakes just to change the brake pads. Thanks for your help.
maynard22
11-17-2005, 10:48 AM
NO!
11-17-2005, 11:02 AM
no..you can use a c-clamp to push the piston back in
GreenBuds420
11-18-2005, 09:48 AM
ok one stupid question where can i get a c clamp.
11-18-2005, 09:50 AM
the are like 90 cents at walmart...do you know what a c-clamp is? if not i will take a pic for ya...
wboy62417
12-12-2005, 07:10 PM
a pair of channel lock pliers will do it to just be gentle with it dont go to fast