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Changed break pads front and rear now break pedal goes to the floor even after pumping them.

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Bleed the system starting from the master cylinder bleed scews Then the wheel cylinders.

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Teamwork and communication. Both of my wives were able to assist me in bleeding brakes.

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One man bleeder valves work if used properly, but who tells you what is happening at the other end while you're pressing the pedal?

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