brakes will not bleed

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
200,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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VACARRIER1
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Have replaced master cylinder and all brake lines and brakes will not bleed. What else could I check or do?
Jul 4, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Sometimes the brakes will not bleed if the correct procedures do not get followed.

Here is a helpful video of how to bleed ABS brake system:

https://youtu.be/nQRnKyVyMuQ

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

I have attached the brake bleeding procedure for both active and standard brake system below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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