Brake system bleeding: Preparations

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Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir And Brake Fluid Collection Bottle

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Switch off the ignition.

Clean around the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.

Take out the container.

Remove the filler cap.

Fill the brake fluid reservoir completely.

Raise the car