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Old 07-13-2020, 07:56 PM   #1
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Old 07-14-2020, 07:23 AM   #2
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Bumped for some help, please.
Many people have done a very nice job of painting calipers without actually removing the brake lines from them.
however, if you want to go that route, yes, once you remove the brake line from the caliper, the fluid will slowly dribble out of that brake line. but not under pressure; simple gravity. Sometimes a silicone vacuum cap of the appropriate size can stem the flow while you are painting.
But there is no way around you will have to at very least bleed the system after you reattach them. a full flush is always a good idea when you're there.

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Thank you Maytag.
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Thank you Maytag.
of course! Sorry you had to ping us twice! haha.

Typically this forum is very quick to help, so by the time I see a thread, it's handled. ;-):dance:
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Get multiple sizes of cap/plugs so you can plug the caliper holes also...There is still a lot of fluid in there that will mess up your new paint job. Use some old bleed nipples also, that way you can paint right over them then replace later. Saves some time masking them.
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Old 07-14-2020, 03:26 PM   #6
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Indeed.The people on this board are most kind and generous with their knowledge.
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