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Re: New user, probabaly a dumb problem.....

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myglaren wrote:I missed the bit about adding brake fluid and LDS.
I hope you didn't put them both in the same reservoir :shock:

Actually, on reflection, I think you should also have something come up on the infoscreen.
Take a look next time the indicator lights up on the instrument panel.
Ah, rereading that it sounds like both LDS and brake fluid were added, phew!

By the looks of the suspension level indicator in the speedo unit, its an LX which wont have the larger central readout screen.
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Re: New user, probabaly a dumb problem.....

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Does the LX not still have messages displayed there though?
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Re: New user, probabaly a dumb problem.....

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No, no... The LDS was in the Hydractive reservoir and the Brake fluid was in the Brake Fluid reservoir! I had already lurked here and learned about the orange/green gloop issue and made sure I got the right stuff.

So, do I actually have to bleed the brake fluid to change the pads (why? Is it because I have to push the piston thing in?)? I've seen the front pad set (both wheels with sensor cable thingys) and they are about £35, do I also need that winder tool thingy to fit them?

Also, I don't have an axle stand, just a jack. Will I get squashed?

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Thank you all, great advice here.
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I have a screen which tells me the time, radio, temp and occasional flashes eco-mod but no "You are going to crash with no brakes Monsieur" messages.
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Re: New user, probabaly a dumb problem.....

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I don't think the LX has a warning message disply, just the basic time, date etc. Though ive little experience of the LX spec.

I have not always bled the brakes when changing pads, you will soon notice if they need doing though as the pedal will feel spongy or one end of the car will have less braking effect than it did. Ideally you should bleed them and its not tricky to do it.

If you have a decent jack, not the car jack, then you should be ok ... however its always recommended to have axel stands should the jack give way, slip etc. You could always use a few bricks/wooden blocks or even put the wheel under the sill, just to catch the car in case. If you were going under the car then always use a strudy back up, ideally axel stands, but since you just working at the wheel its not quite as important.
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Re: New user, probabaly a dumb problem.....

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As Chris says, not always necessary to bleed the brakes unless air gets in but the fluid does get a bit nasty so if you have some on hand it doesn't hurt to shove some through and get fresh stuff into the caliper.
It is more important not to let mucky old fluid get pushed back into the ABS system.
Be sure not to let the level in the reservoir fall below the minimum mark.
Otherwise, as Chris has said. One decent jack is adequate for the job. Chock the rear wheels as a safety measure.
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Re: New user, probabaly a dumb problem.....

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Thanks all. I really appreciate the time and effort you've taken to help me. I'll let you know how I get on :P
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