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gcburdic · 07-27-2009, 09:00 AM

Anyone got any recommendations for one-man brake bleeder kits???

Saw this on at Harbor Freight....http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92474

what are you using??

Thanks

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2009, 09:09 AM

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That's what I use and it works OK. I still like the old 2 person-pump the pedal method though...

LockDoc

my67chevytruck · 07-27-2009, 09:28 AM

saw this on trucks! yesterday seemed to work good..

Motive Products

Web: Motive Products
Phone: 877-59-BRAKE

-The Motive Products POWER BLEEDER(TM) is the number 1 selling DIY pressure brake bleeder. The POWER BLEEDER(TM) operates just like the professional mechanics' tool at a fraction of the price.

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

saw this on trucks! yesterday seemed to work good..

Motive Products

Web: Motive Products
Phone: 877-59-BRAKE

-The Motive Products POWER BLEEDER(TM) is the number 1 selling DIY pressure brake bleeder. The POWER BLEEDER(TM) operates just like the professional mechanics' tool at a fraction of the price.

Here is a link to Motive....

http://www.motiveproducts.com/

LockDoc

fixit-p · 07-27-2009, 09:50 AM

Never used them but always thought these were cool http://www.speedbleeder.com/

cdowns · 07-27-2009, 10:00 AM

i just pump the brakes then put a cement block on the pedal and crack the bleeder //been doing it that way no issues for the past 45years

Sinister · 07-27-2009, 10:12 AM

I use a one man bleeder kit I got from Kragen. basically a plastic bottle with some hose and a magnet on it. Stick it to the frame above the bleeder and pump. Probaly cost about $5. That Harbor Freight one looks useful though.

kevmic28 · 07-27-2009, 10:33 AM

I have the one from Harbor Freight and I am not impressed with it. Good vaccuum but the connector is not very good. Its the weakest poiny of the system. I can hear air being sucked into the tube from the connection. Seems like it puts air back into the system. Im still having issues bleeding my brakes. They work but seem soft to me.

**DANTIP** · 07-27-2009, 10:54 AM

The Motive Products works well. It's just a glorified bug sprayer bottle but has the correct parts to do a good job.

**mr48chev** · 07-27-2009, 11:04 AM

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

Take an old mastercylinder cap and rig a fitting on it and then cut the center of the gasket out with a razer knife. Put in a pressure gage if you want to but it isn't a necessity with this unit.

I have a Mity-Vac which the Harbor freight unit is a knock off of and while it gets the job done you do have a bit of vacuum leak around most bleeder screws and quite often where the hose goes on the bleeder. Still it is pretty easy to use when you are alone and need to get the job done.

I haven't made one of the units with the spray tank yet but that is in the plans.

**LockDoc** · 07-27-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

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

I have a Mity-Vac which the Harbor freight unit is a knock off of and while it gets the job done you do have a bit of vacuum leak around most bleeder screws and quite often where the hose goes on the bleeder. Still it is pretty easy to use when you are alone and need to get the job done.

I just put Teflon tape on the bleeder screw threads. It cures the vacuum leak problem.

LockDoc

Elephanthead · 07-27-2009, 11:53 AM

I have a similar one, it seems to suck the fluid right through the lines, the rubber connectors that came with mine seem to work good, seal tight. Mine is called a mitey vac. Was 15 bucks I think. Does other things too.

monte0185 · 07-27-2009, 12:28 PM

Pump the brakes good and hard about 10 times them pull the top off the master cylinder and gravity blead the brakes in order back to front. I have been doing this for years and works like a champ and dosent cost anything.

rick0312 · 07-27-2009, 07:50 PM

I have the harbor freight one. Works good, but the litttle rubber gasket under the cap seems to leak very easy and you lose vacuum.

QKENUF4U · 07-27-2009, 07:54 PM

MITY-VAC all the way.....

Booya · 07-27-2009, 09:03 PM

I agree with QKENUF4U. Mitty-Vac.....

lclippard · 07-27-2009, 09:18 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92924

this is the one i have. and i use it very often at the shop. it works great. the best way to do any bleeding is when you are thru with any particular wheel, remove the vacuum hose BEFORE you close the bleeder and close it ONLY after fluid begins to trickle out. this takes care of any air that was sucked in thru the threads on the bleeder screw.

BarryB · 07-27-2009, 09:27 PM

I have the Mity Vac version of the first HF vacuum pump, I just used it recently to bled the back brakes on the DD. Did good I actually vacuumed all the old fluid out so I now have new fluid in my system. Doing that made a bigger improvement than I would have originally guessed.

lclippard · 07-27-2009, 09:46 PM

geoff, what are you trying to do? bleed or flush? maybe i'll give ya a hand.

gcburdic · 07-28-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lclippard

geoff, what are you trying to do? bleed or flush? maybe i'll give ya a hand.

I need to bleed my brakes.....come on over or I'll head over to your place and let's get it done!!!

Thanks

07-27-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
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07-27-2009, 09:09 AM	#2
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07-27-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders saw this on trucks! yesterday seemed to work good.. Motive Products Web: Motive Products Phone: 877-59-BRAKE -The Motive Products POWER BLEEDER(TM) is the number 1 selling DIY pressure brake bleeder. The POWER BLEEDER(TM) operates just like the professional mechanics' tool at a fraction of the price. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-27-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders i just pump the brakes then put a cement block on the pedal and crack the bleeder //been doing it that way no issues for the past 45years __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders I use a one man bleeder kit I got from Kragen. basically a plastic bottle with some hose and a magnet on it. Stick it to the frame above the bleeder and pump. Probaly cost about $5. That Harbor Freight one looks useful though. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 07-27-2009 at 10:13 AM.

07-27-2009, 10:33 AM	#8
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders I have the one from Harbor Freight and I am not impressed with it. Good vaccuum but the connector is not very good. Its the weakest poiny of the system. I can hear air being sucked into the tube from the connection. Seems like it puts air back into the system. Im still having issues bleeding my brakes. They work but seem soft to me.

07-27-2009, 10:54 AM	#9
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders The Motive Products works well. It's just a glorified bug sprayer bottle but has the correct parts to do a good job.

07-27-2009, 11:04 AM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders Hardware store sprayer http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm Take an old mastercylinder cap and rig a fitting on it and then cut the center of the gasket out with a razer knife. Put in a pressure gage if you want to but it isn't a necessity with this unit. I have a Mity-Vac which the Harbor freight unit is a knock off of and while it gets the job done you do have a bit of vacuum leak around most bleeder screws and quite often where the hose goes on the bleeder. Still it is pretty easy to use when you are alone and need to get the job done. I haven't made one of the units with the spray tank yet but that is in the plans.

07-27-2009, 11:53 AM	#12
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders I have a similar one, it seems to suck the fluid right through the lines, the rubber connectors that came with mine seem to work good, seal tight. Mine is called a mitey vac. Was 15 bucks I think. Does other things too.

07-27-2009, 12:28 PM	#13
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders Pump the brakes good and hard about 10 times them pull the top off the master cylinder and gravity blead the brakes in order back to front. I have been doing this for years and works like a champ and dosent cost anything. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

07-27-2009, 07:50 PM	#14
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders I have the harbor freight one. Works good, but the litttle rubber gasket under the cap seems to leak very easy and you lose vacuum. __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

07-27-2009, 07:54 PM	#15
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders MITY-VAC all the way.....

07-27-2009, 09:03 PM	#16
Booya Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 117	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders I agree with QKENUF4U. Mitty-Vac.....

07-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#17
lclippard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: huntersville, nc Posts: 144	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92924 this is the one i have. and i use it very often at the shop. it works great. the best way to do any bleeding is when you are thru with any particular wheel, remove the vacuum hose BEFORE you close the bleeder and close it ONLY after fluid begins to trickle out. this takes care of any air that was sucked in thru the threads on the bleeder screw. __________________ 69 burb/01 yukon chassis 65 Comet Caliente 289 4 Door Sedan 99 Millenia S (supercharged) 4 Door Sedan 02 Yamaha R6 69 swb c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3799136 building with a buddy: 85 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post3708194

07-27-2009, 09:27 PM	#18
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: One Man Brake Bleeders I have the Mity Vac version of the first HF vacuum pump, I just used it recently to bled the back brakes on the DD. Did good I actually vacuumed all the old fluid out so I now have new fluid in my system. Doing that made a bigger improvement than I would have originally guessed. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!



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