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If you're going to bleed the brakes with a friend, I would gravity bleed them first. (As in a previous post.) Be certain the master cylinder does NOT go dry. Keep it full of fluid. Another tip...when you're gravity bleeding, you will have to leave the lid off the master cylinder.
When the fluid seems to be flowing out of the calipers without any signs of air, close all the bleeders and make sure the master cylinder is full. Put the lid back on the master.
Starting with the R/R wheel (passenger rear) crack the bleeder and have your friend push the brake down slowly and smoothly. Before the fluid stops coming out of the "bleeder screw", tighten it. Do this at least twice. More if there is any signs of air coming out of the screw with the fluid. You have to be sure your friend does not lift his foot off the pedal before you close the screw.
Move to the L/R (driver rear) wheel and repeat. Then to the R/F (passenger front) wheel and repeat. Then the L/F (driver front) wheel will be the last one you will need to do. During all this, do not let the master cylinder go dry.
Also be sure you do not get brake fluid on the paint because if it sits on the paint too long, you will need to repaint. It will eat the paint off the car or any painted surface.
If you're really uncertain about doing this and you have someone you know with good automotive experience, as him/her to come over and give you a hand.
Hope this helps! :-)
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