So it’s come the time to break the pads on my car which is a Kia Rio. I’ve looked up a few things and the job seems doable by myself which saves a lot of money.

The only thing that I can’t seem to find a concrete answer is if they actually need to be bled once the new pads are installed?

Thank you

  • Successful_Try543English
    2·
    3 months ago

    To push the pistons of the rear brakes back, you probably need a special mechanical device that rotates the piston while simultaneously applying pressure to push it back.

    • SirSamuel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      My Transit van will probably be the first vehicle I don’t do my own brakes on. I’ve heard the rear brakes are a chore. Sounds like Kia rear brakes are similarly annoying

      • Successful_Try543English
        1·
        3 months ago

        I only know from the Kia Picanto and Ford Focus, both about 20 years old. It isn’t overcomplicated and the “special” device isn’t that expensive, a set that will work on (almost) any car costs about 20 €.