Brake fluid flush/fill

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EdGs

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Getting set to change my brake fluid, hopefully this weekend. Have a few questions.

2015 Ram 1500 SLT QC 5.7 2wd 106k miles

Pressure bleed or vacuum bleed preference?

I can do either way, have constructed a pressure bleeder, and have access to a vacuum pump as well.

If pressure bleeding, is there a spec for pressure?
I figured <10 psi.

I do not have a scan tool to cycle ABS., but can take it out and activate the ABS manually and rebleed.

Any special concerns or pointers?

Thanks in advance.
 

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Why not just gravity bleed the system, just crack the bleeder and done,no other tools needed?
 
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Turns out I was short on fittings for a vacuum bleed, so I just had the wife pump and hold the brakes while I bled at the calipers..

My fluid still seemed a bit dark at the reservoir, but I ran 1-1/2 quarts through it and fluid ran clean at the bleeders.

I am close to needing new pads, so will probably just rebleed when I change those.

Pulled the cover and changed the oil in the rear differential too. Oil was semi-dark, but free of debris, so life is good.
 
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