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Old 09 May 2014, 10:41 AM
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Fitted some working four pots on...
Now do I need engine running...?? being thick..
And what's the order..
As I did brake when being towed and forgot I've got no caliper. Close call
So system need topping up
And what brake fluid..... Standard brakes as standard hp so not looking for anything amazin..
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Forgot...
It's a 98 v4 sti with abs just incase it matters
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pass outer then work your way across I let it drain through itself
Old 09 May 2014, 08:03 PM
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I thought it was rl,fr,rr,fl.....
Or just the rears first.....

Any more help welcome as will be doing it tomorrow
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Start at the furthest away, and work your way to the closest to the reservoir.

So, N/S/R > O/S/R > N/S/F > O/S/F

And DON'T let the reservoir run dry!
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
Start at the furthest away, and work your way to the closest to the reservoir.

So, N/S/R > O/S/R > N/S/F > O/S/F

And DON'T let the reservoir run dry!
Cheers Micky.... Knew someone would put me straight,,
Nearly there nearly 2yrs since I got her and I might get to drive it
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Cheers Micky.... Knew someone would put me straight,,
You're welcome, Chris.
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Nearly there nearly 2yrs since I got her and I might get to drive it
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And just found a bit of rust under skirts so might have to fit new sills..!!!!!
If I do I might look for a new shell and spend another year building that
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Wish I had the money for a 2 door shell, I'd reshell mine in a weekend.
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If it is bad I'm going back to a type-r.....
A grand for shell or 4-500 maybe 600 to do mine..

Found it hard going from 2door to 4 door
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