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    Quote Originally Posted by PinkRosePetal View Post
    Erm, what is the issue with pushing the pedal completely down?
    Technically nothing, but if you push it all the way down and don't have the timing for closing off the valve right, it can introduce air into the system.

    I've found the best way to do it is to pump it up and then push gently down on the pedal/lever whilst opening the bleed valve. As you feel the lever/pedal collapse, close off the valve before it hits bottom.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KX5062 View Post
    Technically nothing, but if you push it all the way down and don't have the timing for closing off the valve right, it can introduce air into the system.

    I've found the best way to do it is to pump it up and then push gently down on the pedal/lever whilst opening the bleed valve. As you feel the lever/pedal collapse, close off the valve before it hits bottom.
    Man, you must have incredibly loooong arms/legs to pump the pedal and close/open the valve all the way over on the left brake. Ya'll need to get a brake bleed vacuum pump with a one-way valve connected close to the bleeder valve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Revalden View Post
    Man, you must have incredibly loooong arms/legs to pump the pedal and close/open the valve all the way over on the left brake. Ya'll need to get a brake bleed vacuum pump with a one-way valve connected close to the bleeder valve.
    I got one, but I prefer to do it the hard/old fashioned way. Better feel for what's going on. I've got the kids and wife trained to do along with me.
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