Brake Bleeding Nightmare

[skokie]

Ok I just got done bleeding my brakes. Took me 3 hrs and 2 cans of brake fluid. This is nuts. Has anyone had to take long?

Thanks

[4x4Poet]

Yes, but I bleed alone using Russell Speed Bleeders.

[krue]

I like using my mityvac pump for bleeding brakes. Takes more fluid but I can do it myself and it doesn't make near the mess. Also has many other uses.

[thisolechevy]

Krue care to elaborate on the extra uses? lol I also use mityvac and it works great, but like all things it takes time.

[krue]

I use it as a vacuum gauge, I also used it to check for leaks on vacuum components (vacuum advance, modulator on my tranny, etc), it comes in handy sucking the fluid out of a tranny with no drain plug in the pan (run the hose down the dipstick tube). Like you say it ain't quick, but it is handy.

[Fred T]

Shouldn't take anywhere near that long. I use a piece of clear tubing that slides over the bleeder and loops up before going into a bottle. That way you can see the fluid, checking for bubbles. If they don't stop, you have either a leak at a fitting or a bad master cylinder.