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Offline Stangly

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Re: Brake Warning Light
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2016, 05:43:59 PM »
Does it make a difference where you relieve the pressure at.  The service manual says to do this at the distribution block, or should it be done at the wheel cylinder.
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: Brake Warning Light
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2016, 06:18:59 PM »
Does it make a difference where you relieve the pressure at.  The service manual says to do this at the distribution block, or should it be done at the wheel cylinder.
I have done it both ways . More messy at the distribution block IMO. Regular brake fluid devolves paint .
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Re: Brake Warning Light
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2016, 11:08:21 PM »
I would have to agree, I tried centering up at the distribution block last weekend after I bled the breaks, it was very messy.  I'm using the DOT 5 brake fluid so I'm okay with the paint but its still a mess in the engine compartment.  I will have to try it again and step on the brakes hard to see if I can get the piston to move, the switch tested okay.

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Re: Brake Warning Light
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2016, 11:29:43 AM »
Back when the cars were new sometimes just really 'STANDING' on the pedal would center it and turn out the light.

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Re: Brake Warning Light
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2016, 11:33:32 AM »
I think i got the centering tool  from NPD a couple years back.

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