bleed the brakes
When you "bleed the brakes," you’re pumping air out of the brake system so that when you press the pedal, the brakes work smoothly and don’t feel spongy.
Bleeding the brakes is a maintenance procedure that removes air bubbles from the brake lines, ensuring that hydraulic pressure can reach the brake calipers or drums for proper braking performance.
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