| Very normal way to bleed brakes. I only use a pump when I'm doing something major like swapping the calipers out or installing new lines or something. I always finish with manual bleeding as you describe. You can also get the last little bit of air out by putting a zip tie squeezing the lever overnight. Just run it around the lever and the grip and pull it until it's firm (but not so tight that it gouges the grip or anything). In the morning, do one last squeeze/loosen/tighten/release. |