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Old February 26th 20, 01:39 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default What actually happened with the parking brake?

Xeno wrote:

> Note, when bleeding fluid through the brakes, do not depress the brake
> pedal to the floor. Depress it only as much as the normal travel would
> have been. This is because the bottom end of the MC bore may have a
> corrosion or similar build up which can damage MC seals.


Thank you for your advice and explanation of why when I replace the brake
fluid I don't want my helper to pump the pedal all the way to the floor.

I'll use a turkey baster to suck the yellow fluid out of the master
cylinder (leaving just enough old fluid to cover the opening), fill the
master cylinder near the top with the blue fluid (leaving enough empty not
to spill), and then crack open the brake line with those wrap around open
end wrenches at the rear furthest wheel first, and have the helper go
"almost" to the floor each time until I see blue fluid consistently, and
then move on to the next furthest from the driver in turn until I get to
the driver side front wheel.

Is that the proper replacement process?
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