One-person methods
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container to a hand-held pump.
When the bleeder valve is opened, the pump draws
the brake fluid and air bubbles out of the brake line and
into the container.
If you use this method, follow the same sequence of
wheel cylinders as described in the traditional method.
Pressurized bleeding systems are used by many
professional mechanics. These systems attach to the
top of the master cylinder reservoir and pressurize the
hydraulic fluid in the brake lines, eliminating the need
for an assistant.
Bleed the brakes
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