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Originally Posted by volkl23
Thanks for your response. The bleeder I got was the one mentioned in the original DIY post (Motiv brand) where I pumped it to 15psi, which was attached to the brake fluid reservoir.
I think you may be right about not flowing through. When gave up and unscrewed the brake reservoir cap, it was filled to the brim, making me think that the fluid from the bleeder that was pumped into the reservoir, did not flow through the system. Not sure why nothing flowed.
When I turn off my car, I typically step on the brake all the way, then turn off ignition (with brake still pressed), and pull up my e-brake (habit from my manual days).
Do you think pressing the brake then turning off the ignition has anything to do with the fluid not flowing from reservoir to the calipers?
Thanks again!
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Why in the world would you press on the brake when shutting off? On a flat surface you put the manual in gear. on an incline on e-brake. Having the brake pads pressed against the rotors over a longer period is a very bad idea.
I am pretty sure that is the reason your fluid did not flow.