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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 2:00 PM
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is it possible to bleed brakes through the master cylinder?
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 6:34 PM
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You need to bleed the master cylinder when you replace it, but if you try to bleed the system you won't get any air out of the lines or the calipers. You also run the risk of getting air in the master cylinder.
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