After researching prime and reading enough posts on how to properly bleed/flush the brake system, I figured I was ready. My trusty assistant was in the cockpit following my commands for pressing the brake pedal ~2/3 of the way per depression cycle.
I loosened the bleed screw and fixed the vinly tubing on it with the other end of the tubing going into a bottle through the cap with a hole I drilled into it. So far, so good, right? I also used a zip tie on the end of the tube fitted onto the bleed screw to make sure no air got in.
Here's my question. If the bleed screw is loosened, even a bit, doesn't air get in while going through the brake pedal pressing procedure? That's what looked like happended each time the brake pedal was pushed. Am I missing something?
I loosened the bleed screw and fixed the vinly tubing on it with the other end of the tubing going into a bottle through the cap with a hole I drilled into it. So far, so good, right? I also used a zip tie on the end of the tube fitted onto the bleed screw to make sure no air got in.
Here's my question. If the bleed screw is loosened, even a bit, doesn't air get in while going through the brake pedal pressing procedure? That's what looked like happended each time the brake pedal was pushed. Am I missing something?
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