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Bleeding Brakes

   
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Bleeding Brakes
Is it neccessary to have the engine running while bleeding the brakes? I have a brake booster. Just wondering.

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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No, the engine does not need to be running.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by wannadiesel
No, the engine does not need to be running.
Thank you wannadiesel!

I'll need to bleed the brakes again, they seem a little mushy.
I might replace the hoses next.
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