Bleeding the brakes refers to the process of
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Correct answer to question 149 (Auto & Shop Information): removing trapped air from the hydraulic lines
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Because trapped air compresses and makes the pedal spongy, bleeding pushes fresh fluid through each line at the wheel until only solid fluid, no bubbles, comes out.
Updated: November 2026
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