Hi Ho: Hikerdogs has it right. I find that having a couple of helpers is really important. And I have done it by myself, but don't recommend it. The trick is to not get air in the system. If you do, bleeding it is more work than changing the fluid. This means keeping the master cylinder full, which is a good job for a helper. You can also use someone to step on the brake pedal to force the fluid through the lines. I'm also sure you know that brake fluid is very corrosive, so try not to get it on things.
It sounds like you are past this, but changing brake fluid is a good idea because it is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs water from the air. Use only fluid that hasn't been sitting around open for the same reason. It's cheap enough that I just discard what is left over in an open can when the job is done.
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