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      11-22-2014, 02:19 PM   #55
2fast4
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Bleeder hose with check-valve?

Can a bleeder with check-valve on the hose work? I used to do it on older cars with this and worked really well as a one-man job.
Nowhere is it mentioned about the cheap and simple hose with "check-valve" at the end....it goes out, but won't come back in...
(if you do use the check-valve, be sure to spray or put some oil on the steel ball of the valve for storage. It rusts over time esp around seat).

So that I pump the pedal several times(and checking the reservoir level), see that old fluid is gone and new color is showing...then lock the nipple.
Is it related to ABS pump that requires 2 people doing the job? Doesn't seem like it if we use $$$vacuum pump.
Please clarify...

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