Technician A siphons out about two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir before beginning work on the pads or calipers. Technician B opens the caliper bleeder screws and runs a hose to a container to catch the fluid that is expelled,.while pushing the pistons back. Who is correct?

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Both techniques are correct and commonly used methods to manage brake fluid when working on brake pads or calipers. Technician A's method prevents the master cylinder from overflowing when compressing the calipers, while Technician B's method ensures that the dirty fluid is expelled and doesn't go back into the system.

Technician a Siphons Out About Two-Thirds of the Brake Fluid