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Old 04-09-2013, 12:37 PM
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Let 'em bleed!

I tried using my Mityvac as a bleeder but as has been said, all I got were air bubbles. Then I built a pressure bleeder from a small garden sprayer. Added a simple pressure gauge and modified the hose to fit a spare brake fluid reservoir cap. Works like a charm at 10 psi to 20 psi.

Jeremy
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