Quote: I was cracking the bleeder screw and THEN pumping it...the closing it..
Is this why I am screwing it up?
YES.
Pump till you get the best pedal possible, then crack open the bleeder, the pedal will go to the floor, hold it on the floor, close bleeder, release pedal. Repeat process till the pedal is firm.
If you pump the pedal while the bleeder is open you will back suck air back into the lines. You need the pressure of the fluid to force the air out and it must be a 1 way path. Best way to ensure this s to close the bleeder before your partner is to the floor on the pedal.
