Some time back when I was looking for a better way to bleed hydraulic clutches I came across a youtube video showing the advantages of "reverse bleeding"  For those of you not familiar with the term, when you reverse bleed you use a hand pump (like the one pictured below) and clear tube to pump the fluid into the system from the lowest point.  Prior to attaching the tube to the bleeder you pump all the air out of the tube loosen the bleeder attach the tube to the bleeder then begin pumping.  The idea is air is lighter than the fluid and bubbles want to rise so by filling the system from the bottom the fluid pushes ALL the air out.  Works extremely well with hydraulic clutches, as by any other method, they tend to be a bit of a pain to bleed.  I have used this technique on several hydraulic clutches myself and have recommended it to countless customers.  Even though it works fantastically on clutches, I never tried it on brakes.

All that changed today.  I replaced the MC on the galaxie and reworked the lines.  I decided that since all the air in the system was near the MC that traditional bleeding was not a good idea.  I only filled the MC half full when I bench bled it then I grabbed my hand pump and started with the rear calipers.  Cool part was I could hear the bubbles coming out of the MC and when the sound stopped I moved on to the next bleeder.  I was able to do all 4 bleeders in about 10 minutes, got all the air out the first time, AND was able to do it as a one man job.  I may never bleed any other way again.