After ss brake lines, new rotors, calipers, and axxis pads I cannot get my brake pedal to feel as nice as before the brake job. 2 of my four speedbleeders malfunctioned and I am looking for a good alternative. Yes, I have done the traditional method, but I want something more.

Anybody know anything about the bleed system that attaches to an air compressor? I've read about it when I searched, but I don't know where to get one, or how much they are. Someone said they have one made by KD, but that is all I know.

Thanks for the replies

 

I believe there was just a topic on Speed Bleeders and issues with them, either in here or in the RR/Auto-X forum.

As for my take on the situation, what's wrong with the normal bleed screws? You don't have issues like this, and it's not like it's time-consuming or difficult to bleed the traditional way. Maybe I just don't know how great they are b/c I've never used them...?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aron Parsons &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I believe there was just a topic on Speed Bleeders and issues with them, either in here or in the RR/Auto-X forum.

As for my take on the situation, what's wrong with the normal bleed screws? You don't have issues like this, and it's not like it's time-consuming or difficult to bleed the traditional way. Maybe I just don't know how great they are b/c I've never used them...?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know, I've read tons of posts about speedbleeders. I read tons of posts before I bought them. But, I've decided not to use them, at least for now. I believe that the mechanism itself failed on one of mine and the other was leaking around the bleed screw (yeah, I know, use teflon tape). And I don't mind the traditional method, but I want a good one man method. I know people use positive pressure systems and vacuum bleed systems.

Butm I really want to know about the bleeding system that connects to an air compressor. How does it work? Is it worth it? and How much?

Thanks people

 

I've used SpeedBleeders, they're OK, but after a couple years they rusted & didn't work right. The traditional method of bleeding is OK too.

Pressure bleeders hook up to the MC reservoir, and apply a small pressure. Then all you have to do is go to a wheel & open the valve. You don't need anybody to pump the pedal. You still have to be careful not to let the reservoir go empty. I've seen homemade ones using a spare reservoir cap, some hose, & a bicycle pump. If you use a compressor, then you'll want a regulator to make SURE the pressure stays really low.

 

I appreciate the responses guys, but I just want to know about the systems that use an air compressor. I should have been a little more clear in my first post.