just wondering if anybody uses these.. makes for easier lonly brake bleeds.. only problem (if that) i've heard is that it sucks too quickly and can run the reservoir dry (but that can be controlled via the bleed screw).. also with poorly made kits I've heard of leaks from the hose connecting the screw.. a friend of mine also suggested purchasing some check valves and putting them in line with the bleeding hose and do the traditional method of pumping the pedal (of course this will draw in air from the short length of hose connecting the check valve).. suggestions/comments?

cliff notes: need help from other lonely brake bleeders, the easier the process, the more it'll be done

 

I bleed my brakes by myself with a coke bottle with fluid in the bottom and a silicone hose (Remote Control Car Fuel Line). It insures only fluid is sucked back in and costs $1.99. ($0.99 for the Coke and $1.00 for the hose).

No problems yet and good solid brakes. YOu have time to get out and tighten the bleeder screw since only fluid can be sucked back in when you let go of the brake pedal.

 

I use the same method most of the time. Works just fine..... dont need an expensive motive bleeder, that you have to spend more $$ on to make it work right, to spend time fussing with.

 

For those of us who change brake fluid every day, the " Vacuula" is an indispensable tool. Bleeding into a bottle with brake fluid in it also works, but I use a long screwdriver to hold the pedal down when using this method, so that a minimum amount of fluid is drawn back into the hose.

 

I use a hand vacuum pump to bleed my system. Very easy, not expensive and no need for someone to be on the pedal. It works for me.

Note: You can use this tool also to bleed the clutch system

 

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I was going to run out and get one of those el-cheapo vacuums from walmart.. also, i was under the impression that you can use gravity to bleed the clutch.. anybody else use the check valve method? my guess is if you have a short enough hose to the check valve, pressing the pedal once should fill that section up with fluid and you can guarantee only fluid will get back into the system..

-sil, who tries to overengineer/overanalyse everything..

 

I'm sure you've heard of the speedbleeders, which is essentially a check valve built into the bleed screw. People have had mixed results with them, but a search will tell you a lot.

The coke bottle method certainly works, but then you run the risk of sucking burt fluid back into the caliper. I suppose the answer to that would be flush more fuid through so that the little bit that comes back in is fresh.

There are plenty of methods that work. I enjoy using my Motive bleeder, despite the time it takes to set it up. And when it comes to doing a complete flush, there is no substitute.

 

in the case of the speedbleeders, the cons (with regards to leaking, stripping calipers etc.) far outweigh the pros (in my case)

 

i use the hand vacuum pump too. $25 bucks at autozone.

 

I use some craftsman vacuum bleeder. Works great.

 

Speedbleed??