G'day, You don't say how handy you are but bleeding brakes on these cars is really a 2 person job. You can buy one man brake bleeding kits at auto parts stores which use a one way valve. They'ŕe pretty cheap and saves arguements with partners.

You should keep an eye on the fluid level while your bleeding the brakes, and top up as necessary. Never pour the old fluid back into the brake system, only top up with fresh new fluid, and yes you will go through quite a bit of fluid to flush the brakes properly.

If your just replacing your brake pads you shouldn't need to bleed the brakes. Unless you have accidently popped a piston out of one of the calipers.

You don't say if your car is fitted with ABS, Mine isn't thankfully, if your car is fitted with ABS its definetly a two person job. You should acquire a service manual and study it thoroughly before tinkering.

You should preloosen the bleed nipple before you connect the bleed hose. Use a single hex ring spanner to avoid damaging the nipple.

Bleed the brakes one circuit at a time, and bleed the rear brakes first.

Hope that helps.