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Originally Posted by rotorwrench
The bleeder nipples are sometimes too loose in the threads and just keep sucking air. Speed bleeders help too but I just put some teflon tape on the bleeder nipple threads before I install them into the wheel cylinder. This stops the air from leaking around the threads.
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This has always been my experience when trying to pull brake fluid through the lines with vacuum. I never tried teflon tape, I made a 20$ pressure bleeder. I can send photos if you like. The parts are available anywhere. I have used it on many makes of cars, works well.