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Old 10-29-2013, 08:45 PM
robcaryh robcaryh is offline
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Default Brake Bleed Question

So I was bleedi ng my brakes this weekend,the process seems to have worked pretty well but I have a question. I pumped the pedal 3 times,after that it becomes so hard it can't be pressed anymore. I released the bleed screw and fluid did come out but once i tightened it again the pedal is still to hard to press. I had to start the truck to release the pressure so it could be pressed to do the next wheel. Is this normal?
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Old 10-30-2013, 03:47 AM
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Default Re: Brake Bleed Question

When you bleed the brakes you have the bleeder valve open when you press the pedal. The pedal should not get hard. Bleeding brakes is a two person job unless you have a bleeder machine.
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