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Originally Posted by MaxD
One point of clarification on PCA tech.
From the latest national minimum standard tech form:
Local regions may require a brake system bleed prior to all events, this is just a minimum standard.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with bleeding your brakes before every event. It also allows you to take a look at your pads (inners can wear at a different rate sometimes) and suspension as well.
Agree on the Motive bleeder - just don't stick fluid it, use it only as a pressure source.
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Come on MaxD let's not get stuck in the weeds... name of the game is SAFETY. And one of the first question I ask any student during my 3min brief before getting in their car is about maintenance (who does and last time brakes bled - ESPECIALLY if a Mustang, Camaro or other domestic with notoriously undersized calipers, pads, rotors.)
Anywho... also from latest national PCA DE minimum standards:
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Clothing and Helmet
All car occupants must wear a Snell approved helmet, which has the current available Snell rating or the one previous Snell rating. Other helmets are acceptable if they are approved for PCA Club Racing. Footwear must be enclosed, non-slip, with a relatively smooth sole. Hiking type deep lugged soles are not acceptable.
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So all one needs is a snell approved helmet and closed toe shoes to participate in a DE. Everything else in between optional. Got it
Agree - use Motive bleeder only as pressure source - do not fill*.
(If you're a shop using everyday that's a different story but for avg DIY/track guy, use dry - much less mess and makes clean up a snap).
Good luck
