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Originally Posted by Sleeper519
Thanks, Z, I will keep that in mind.
I'm not sure how that would lead to a soft pedal though, unless you are doing some permanent physical damage to the master cylinder. Most everybody I've talked to on this subject either uses a piston retraction tool , a large C-clamp, or slow manual traction (muscle). No one has mentioned opening the bleed valve. There seems potential to suck back air into the lines unless you've pressurized the system.
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You open the bleeder valve and then push the piston in with the piston tool/c-clamp/muscle. You'll find that the piston will move very easily with little resistance and the extra fluid will come out the bleeder - make sure to attach your bleeder bottle. Tighten back up the bleeder when done pushing the piston and you're set. It is a good idea to bleed afterwards. Air won't get sucked in as you are pushing the fluid out by compressing the piston.