That's how I was trained. Never go past 1/2 way when bleeding or seal damage will occur. I'm not an expert but Consider my mentors and teachers to be among the best so I just always did what they taught me no questions asked. Back In the day we just stuck our left foot under the brake pedal and pushed till we hit it lightly. About 1 1/2" or so max. My bet is still on the Prop valve, or Wrong Shoes, Or improper installation of shoes/Hardware.