Do you have to bleed the brakes after changing the front pads even though you didn't disconnect the brake line?

I changed out the pads/rotors in my 89 crx today using this site: http://www.ntpog.org/mods/four...shtml

it was easier than what i expected from the helms manual and took me a half hour once i had the tools. the mechanic wanted 200$. what a rip off.

 

no you dont have to bleed the brakes but it might be a good idea if you havent yet

 

No, you typically don't need to, if all you replaced was the pads. I would recomend you check your brake fluid level, after you press the brake pedal, several times. If you didn't get the rotors turned, you should go easy on your brakes, so the pads will seat properly. The shop price probably included turning the rotor's, but if the rotor's are straight, turning them just makes them seat, immediately, instead of seating with a little use.

 

yes you should.

its part of brake maintenance.

have you guys ever seen an old brake piston? all those pits and corrosion and what not make for an uneven surface that passes through the piston seal. if you went from fully extended piston, and pushed it back in, you could very easily be allowing air and other contaminants in the caliper.

bleed the brakes.