Newb Brake bleeding question

[metros]

I've just gotten my remote reservoir mounted and ready for fluids. I've never had a situation where the brake master sat idly for several months without being hooked to anything. Is the bench bleeding procedure a MUST? Or will it just take longer to clear all the air out of the system when starting from fresh.

FYI, I'm using an air powered bleeder - not sure if that will make a difference in the answer.

Also - recommendations on best/easiest/least messy procedure if I do need to bench bleed the master.

Thanks for the help.
Jason

[Hindsight]

I've never bench bled, even just using the old-school bleeding method of having someone pump the brakes while I open the bleeder at each wheel cylinder. It can take a while to get fluid going through, but it will work. If you use a pressure bleeder (like the Motive brand), then you really don't need to bench bleed.

[metros]

Awesome. Really didn't want to add any more steps.

[mikeb75]

Used Motive bleeder on dry master cylinders. Seems fine.

[tmoretta]

I am not convinced that you can use a pressure bleeder with the remote reservoir. It might blow out a hose since there are no clamps used.

[metros]

The one I'm using sucks fluid from the caliper.

[mikeb75]

I am not convinced that you can use a pressure bleeder with the remote reservoir. It might blow out a hose since there are no clamps used.

I had to clamp everything while bleeding; both ends of the feed hose & the cap on the cylinder. Yes, it did blow out on me :z

[cmcintyre]

Used Motive Flow pressure bleeder on the brakes and clutch. Dry Master, remote rez. Ok on brakes, had to do old style to get the clutch bled, what with the line being 10 feet instead of 10 inches. Maybe the suction one will do the clutch too.

[Wayne Presley]

Motive bleeder with no problems, keep it at 8 psi or less.