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Old 05-07-09, 12:55 AM
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One person? Just put something heavy on the brake lever...I just put on a heavy piece of metal. I do this all the time to check my LED lights...


The LED is not the same quality as the one found in OEM application. I have a few went out.

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Old 05-07-09, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sam430
One person? Just put something heavy on the brake lever...I just put on a heavy piece of metal. I do this all the time to check my LED lights...
i just use my gf im like hey get out and go check those lights....

y u checking your leds all the time though? they should last AWHILE!
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Just a reminder to all who perform this method. Do not leave the pump running more than 10-15 sec. each time or else, it'll be one expensive brake job since your ABS pump motor might get burn.
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Is it possible to use a vacuum pump all the way around??
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Originally Posted by Alexus_300
Just a reminder to all who perform this method. Do not leave the pump running more than 10-15 sec. each time or else, it'll be one expensive brake job since your ABS pump motor might get burn.
You mean during extraction of the fluid right? because it doesn't make sense because I step on the brake way longer at the stop light. Just clarifying.

also, the resevoir will get empty if done too long.
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
Is it possible to use a vacuum pump all the way around??
I asked the same question, but it doesn't seem to get the right answer for it.
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Originally Posted by sam430
You mean during extraction of the fluid right? because it doesn't make sense because I step on the brake way longer at the stop light. Just clarifying.

also, the resevoir will get empty if done too long.
Yes, sorry that I didn't clarify. But make sure not to drain out your resevior when flushing out the fluid since the pump gets hot.
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