The old saying goes, "It's better to stop short, than not to stop at all." Okay, we just made that up, but it applies perfectly to this story's topic: better brakes. In the past we've shown you how to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While it is possible to bleed brakes without assistance, it does make the job more cumbersome, and leaves you open to accidentally introducing ...

The quick answer is no: You don't need to bleed your brakes if you change your brake pads properly. However, there are some good reasons why you should. Let's start with the concept of brake bleeding ...