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Old 04-10-2009, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by compu_85 View Post
If you can get a longer line and put it in a container with some brake fluid (an old brake fluid bottle works good) you can just press the pedal over and over without closing the bleeder: it will just suck back on the fluid in the container. For the final bleed close the valve, have your helper press the pedal hard, then open and close the bleeder really quick to give a quick burst of fluid.
-Jason

How would that achieve a brake bleed? Seems like all you would be doing is giving some of your fluid a little visit to the outside.

Personally, whenever I am bleeding brakes, I replace all the fluid. Does not cost much, and you are already set up for it.
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