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I have a 2001 f250 4x4 V10 - the brake line rusted till it began leaking. How do I bleed the brake system after replacing the rusted line?
 
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How To Bleed Your Brakes or Flush Your Brake Fluid - YouTube
 
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This is how I did mine. Its the gravity method. Very slow, but easy and can be done safely by yourself.

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Originally Posted by ohughen
I have a 2001 f250 4x4 V10 - the brake line rusted till it began leaking. How do I bleed the brake system after replacing the rusted line?
Simple answer, a lot, and depends on which line.
 
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