hankster1966 - 9/15/2024 17:51

My 2018 Canyon needed brakes. We got an estimate from the dealer for around $2800. Called the local parts place and less than $500 for pads and rotors so I decided it was worth my time and money to learn how to do the job myself.
Of course the first corner I did I found a caliper slide pin seized up. Move to the other rear brake and while not seized it is close. Of course I’m doing this Saturday afternoon and the local part’s place closed at noon. I got the front brakes done with out issues. The front brake calipers are the quad piston design and seem like a better design to me.

I looked at Rock Auto to get an idea on cost and it seems you can get the frame and slide pins without buying a complete caliper assembly. I wanted to finish the job today so I called Canadian Tire in the city and they said I had to buy the complete assembly. I decided wait until tomorrow and see what is available locally.

My question is if I do need to change the complete assembly what procedure will I need to do to bleed the brakes. YouTube talks about needing either a vacuum or pressure bleeder and a sophisticated scan tool to cycle the antilock pump.
Is it possible to do this with the assistance of my wife pumping and holding the pedal while I open and close the bleeder screw? Will I need to bleed the front brakes as well?