Bleeding tools

[Moses2]

Happy New Years eve. I'm going to change the fluids for clutch and brakes, and would appreciate links or brand / model for bleeding tools. Is there a particular model, or kit thats popular? Thanks.

 

[sirepair]

Motion Pro Mini-bleeder wrench: https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0482
Mighty-vac or similar vacuum bleeder. Most auto parts places, and Harbor Freight carry them: https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-63391.html

 

[Erdoc48]

I’ve used SpeedBleeders over the past few years for the brake calipers and the clutch slave cylinder and they work very well for me. Just another option of course.

 

[ToddC]

Motion Pro speed bleeder, only way to go. Vacumes suck...... See what I did there...??? Ha! T

 

[Moses2]

Motion Pro speed bleeder, only way to go. Vacumes suck...... See what I did there...??? Ha! T

Ha! Very funny! Thank you .

 

[Moses2]

Motion Pro Mini-bleeder wrench: https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0482
Mighty-vac or similar vacuum bleeder. Most auto parts places, and Harbor Freight carry them: https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-63391.html

Thank you sirepair

 

[Moses2]

I’ve used SpeedBleeders over the past few years for the brake calipers and the clutch slave cylinder and they work very well for me. Just another option of course.

Thanks Erdoc48

 

[jonjonboo]

https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV6835-Automotive-Accessories/dp/B0015POUXM

I have this one- about the best available but you need an air compressor

 

[Igofar]

Motion Pro Mini-bleeder wrench: https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0482
Mighty-vac or similar vacuum bleeder. Most auto parts places, and Harbor Freight carry them: https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-63391.html

I would suggest using the standard motion pro bleeder over the wrench style, as the wrench style uses a rubber grommet that wears out quickly and renders the tool useless.
The standard one uses 3/16-5/16 clear tubing you can get at any hardware store.

 

[Oldbikefixr]

I use the Motion Pro bleed valves, with a longer hose on the output end that I cut for the ST's. Just don't unscrew your bleed fitting more than necessary or it will suck air and leak.

 

[Andrew Shadow]

I would suggest using the standard motion pro bleeder over the wrench style, as the wrench style uses a rubber grommet that wears out quickly and renders the tool useless.
The standard one uses 3/16-5/16 clear tubing you can get at any hardware store.

The wrench style also is unuseable in some applications where clearance prevents rotating the handle.

 

[STPaulK]

https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV6835-Automotive-Accessories/dp/B0015POUXM

I have this one- about the best available but you need an air compressor

I am considering one of these. One thing I wonder is how fast the "draw" is on the system. The other thing is all the components involved that seems like a bunch of overhead. I should probably look for a youtube on the operation.

 

[Moses2]

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https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV6835-Automotive-Accessories/dp/B0015POUXM

I have this one- about the best available but you need an air compressor

Thank you jonjonboo.

 

[Moses2]

I would suggest using the standard motion pro bleeder over the wrench style, as the wrench style uses a rubber grommet that wears out quickly and renders the tool useless.
The standard one uses 3/16-5/16 clear tubing you can get at any hardware store.

Thank you Igofar. Reading jfheath article.

 

[Moses2]

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I use the Motion Pro bleed valves, with a longer hose on the output end that I cut for the ST's. Just don't unscrew your bleed fitting more than necessary or it will suck air and leak.

Thank you oldbikefixr.

 

[Moses2]

The wrench style also is unuseable in some applications where clearance prevents rotating the handle.

Thank you Andrew Shadow

 

[Moses2]

I am considering one of these. One thing I wonder is how fast the "draw" is on the system. The other thing is all the components involved that seems like a bunch of overhead. I should probably look for a youtube on the operation.
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That's a bit more than I'd like to spend, but thank you STPaulK. I saw this one there as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00265M9SS/ref=psdcmw_15707321_t1_B0015POUXM

 

[etalors]

I would suggest using the standard motion pro bleeder over the wrench style, as the wrench style uses a rubber grommet that wears out quickly and renders the tool useless.
The standard one uses 3/16-5/16 clear tubing you can get at any hardware store.

The rubber grommet is supposed to provide an air seal, according to the manufacturer. Does the standard size have a way to prevent air going into the system at the point of contact with the nipple. Thanks.

 

[ToddC]

It is a one way check valve. Only air it may pull, is when negative pressure and you pull air around the nipple threads at the caliper. Igofar taught me to use a little Teflon tape on those threads and only crack the bleeder nipple just enough to let the fluid push out. Hope that answers your question....
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[ReSTored]

I’ve used SpeedBleeders over the past few years for the brake calipers and the clutch slave cylinder and they work very well for me. Just another option of course.

I've used Speed Bleeders for years + I purchased their drainage bag as well.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/