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Originally Posted by Biodiesel300TD
When I've use my MityVac for bleeding brakes I always get bubbles. When you break open the bleeder valve and suck on it with a device it pulls bubbles from around the bleeder and not just fluid. Try having an assistant pump the brakes and drain the bleeder into a container the old fashion way and see if you still get bubbles.
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The bleeder I'm using is a pressure bleeder so it just pushes fluid out rather than sucking, so I don't think the air could be sucked in around the screw. Guess if it wouldn't hurt to try it by hand and see if that works ... I don't have an assistant though. Maybe my brother in law will help.
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