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flip66 · 10-08-2004, 02:04 PM

I Need to know of a good way to bleed brakes with one person. I have heard of using a vacuume pump but have never tried it.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-08-2004, 02:10 PM

I just got done getting the miscellaneous parts to build a power bleeder - ought to be very handy!

http://www.arkansaspontiacs.org/tech...er%20story.htm

http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

Slammed67 · 10-08-2004, 02:24 PM

Looks like a good idea. I'd suggest maybe using a much thicker piece of metal instead of the 1/8" that he used. A piece of 1/4" thick steel plate for example wouldn't flex when using a c-clamp like shown. Also, I'd use a rubber gasket instead of cork.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-08-2004, 02:30 PM

Yep, those are the changes I am doing too.

flip66 · 10-14-2004, 05:04 PM

After you apply the presser what do you do? Open the bleeders one at a time, do have to hold the pedal down.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-14-2004, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flip66

after you apply the prusser what do you do. Open the bleeders one at a time, do have to hold the pedal down.

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JJ FLIP 66, MY SPELLING SUCKS :p

I NEED TO KNOW THIS ALSO

flip66 · 10-14-2004, 05:26 PM

Need spell check on here

**lolife99** · 10-14-2004, 06:05 PM

I used a vacume pump on my blazer. It worked good. I still did it the old fashion way with two people, to check my work. No air at all. Works good when your steel line are completely empty. BUT,... I would still check them with two people. I worry too much!

bobs409 · 10-14-2004, 07:09 PM

I like the speed bleeders myself. I have them in most of my cars/trucks now. Just open the valve a bit and pump the pedal all you want. When done, close the valve and your done.

They have a check ball in them so fluid goes out but air cannot come back in on the upstroke.

Available in the HELP section of most auto parts stores and also made by Russell company.

Brainchild · 10-14-2004, 08:04 PM

Yup the speed bleeders is the only way to go,IMO.I have had no success bleeding brakes by myself without them.

10-08-2004, 02:04 PM	#1
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	Bleeding brakes I Need to know of a good way to bleed brakes with one person. I have heard of using a vacuume pump but have never tried it.

10-08-2004, 02:10 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	I just got done getting the miscellaneous parts to build a power bleeder - ought to be very handy! http://www.arkansaspontiacs.org/tech...er%20story.htm http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-08-2004, 02:24 PM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Looks like a good idea. I'd suggest maybe using a much thicker piece of metal instead of the 1/8" that he used. A piece of 1/4" thick steel plate for example wouldn't flex when using a c-clamp like shown. Also, I'd use a rubber gasket instead of cork. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-08-2004, 02:30 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Yep, those are the changes I am doing too. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-14-2004, 05:04 PM	#5
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	After you apply the presser what do you do? Open the bleeders one at a time, do have to hold the pedal down. Last edited by flip66; 10-14-2004 at 05:25 PM. Reason: spelling

10-14-2004, 05:26 PM	#7
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	Need spell check on here

10-14-2004, 06:05 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	I used a vacume pump on my blazer. It worked good. I still did it the old fashion way with two people, to check my work. No air at all. Works good when your steel line are completely empty. BUT,... I would still check them with two people. I worry too much! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-14-2004, 07:09 PM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I like the speed bleeders myself. I have them in most of my cars/trucks now. Just open the valve a bit and pump the pedal all you want. When done, close the valve and your done. They have a check ball in them so fluid goes out but air cannot come back in on the upstroke. Available in the HELP section of most auto parts stores and also made by Russell company. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-14-2004, 08:04 PM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Yup the speed bleeders is the only way to go,IMO.I have had no success bleeding brakes by myself without them. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



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