How to bleed the brakes without a scan tool?

1999 DODGE TRUCK
180,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB TRUETT
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Just replaced the power brake booster. Need to bleed the system at all 4 corners. Don't have a scan tool. Can I bleed them without one? And if so, how do I go about it?
Jul 12, 2024 at 12:24 AM
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There is not an easy way to bleed the system without a can tool. Here is what you need to do to bleed the system correctly:

https://youtu.be/nQRnKyVyMuQ?si=eTmyviqVFXqtFTEk

Let us know if you need anything else.
Jul 12, 2024 at 3:09 AM
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