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Bleeding brakes, this easy?

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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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yeah, pretty much, even a caveman could do it
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Any tips? Im going to be doing this and have no clue but it seems easy. I guess someone has to pump the brakes and then hold it steady while the other person loosens the screw and wait till all the air bubles are out? Then after that side has no bubbles you tighten it and fill up the Master cylinder with more fluid? How does that work, wouldnt new fluid and old fluid be mixed up?
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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You will have to do that process a couple times on each corner. You can't get ALL the bubbles in one pump, it will take about 3-6 to make sure. Also whoever is pressing the pedal have them do steady pressure and not let the pedal hit the floor. After you do each corner check the reservoir and fill as needed.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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They sell little one man kits to help. Basicly a 1 way valve that lets out fluid but wont allow air back in.. very cheap like 5 dollar kits. All of 50 cents in parts they sell for $5.. but it works.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Or you can stick a tube on the nipple, put it in a jar and pour a little fluid in the bottom. I work on my car alone and have nobody to help pump the brakes.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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I need more help, Im not understanding clearly. So do I have to completely empty the brake bluid before putting the new fluid too?

I bought DOT 3, is that right?
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