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Old 01-07-2009, 02:55 AM
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IS it possible to bleed the brake lines the old fashion way on 2005+ A6 models?
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Of course. They are hydraulic. But a pressure bleeder is soooooo much easier and safer
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Second. Pressure bleeders are cheap and MUCH better than damaging a MC.
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Old 01-09-2009, 06:28 AM
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Any recommendations ?
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<a href="http://store.motiveproducts.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=motive&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=891992 44&Count2=6339669">Motive Pressure Bleeder</a>

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That's what I have. Glorified garden sprayer. ECS sold them at a good price.
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http://www.speedbleeder.com/
I installed these on my 90 and they work wonderfully.
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