SpeedBleeders for me as well. All I need to carry in my toolkit is a length of appropriately sized tubing and I can take care of issues in the road if need be.
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Got me a similar, professional workshop kit some years back and I'm so happy with it...
Take a peek at the Allstar Performance Bottle with magnet and check valve. There are some good reviews on amazon. Happy New Year.
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Great timing with your question @Moses2, I just pulled my calipers off the front last night and was coming on here to check out some recommendations, so many choices. Just an FYI though, I have a vacuum style that I've used for car breaks, but the seals have gone out, so it leaks and no longer creates the needed vacuum, which is a pain when you're in the middle of a project.
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Brakes* , stupid smart phone!
I recently bought this: https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-fluid-bleeder-92924.html
I needed to flush/bleed the brakes on my vehicles. I've always been an "old school" 2-person type of brake bleeding guy, but i thought I'd give this a try after watching several YouTube videos. I hate dealing with brake fluid more than anything! The end result...I could not believe how easy and quick it drained/bleed the fluid on my F150. Virtually no mess. The brake pedal on my truck has never felt better.
I needed to flush/bleed the brakes on my vehicles. I've always been an "old school" 2-person type of brake bleeding guy, but i thought I'd give this a try after watching several YouTube videos. I hate dealing with brake fluid more than anything! The end result...I could not believe how easy and quick it drained/bleed the fluid on my F150. Virtually no mess. The brake pedal on my truck has never felt better.
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Thanks ADKRider.
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Thanks Beeflips.
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Thanks Buckeye Rich.
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With the speed bleeders, is it necessary to buy six of them then? And what is the part number for the speed bleeder. I look at Amazon, and the models I pick say they will fit on the St
Motion Pro 08-0143 Hydraulic Brake Bleeder
Brand: Motion Pro
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Amazon'sChoicefor "brake bleeder kit one person"
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| Price: | $13.49 & FREE Returns |
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I can bleed the entire system, in the correct sequence, in 30 minutes (taking my time) wipe it off, put it in a zip lock bag, and put it back in my toolbox.
With speed bleeders, you'll need to buy 7 of them, and wave goodbye when you sell your bike, this can be costly.
The MP is a single unit, and you can purchase the 3/16x5/16 clear tubing at any hardware store.
I've proved time and time again, bleeding systems after folks used vacuum pumps, by removing a lot of air that was missed when using this tool.
YMMV
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Looked at those over here, € 25- a piece, including the fat chance of failing the mandatory annual MOT inspection (non OEM modification on essential parts...)...
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Thank you Igofar.Click image to open expanded view
Motion Pro 08-0143 Hydraulic Brake Bleeder
Brand: Motion Pro
4.4 out of 5 stars 354 ratings
| 12 answered questions
Amazon'sChoicefor "brake bleeder kit one person"
List Price: $20.75 Price: $13.49 & FREE Returns You Save: $7.26 (35%)
I can bleed the entire system, in the correct sequence, in 30 minutes (taking my time) wipe it off, put it in a zip lock bag, and put it back in my toolbox.
With speed bleeders, you'll need to buy 7 of them, and wave goodbye when you sell your bike, this can be costly.
The MP is a single unit, and you can purchase the 3/16x5/16 clear tubing at any hardware store.
I've proved time and time again, bleeding systems after folks used vacuum pumps, by removing a lot of air that was missed by using this tool.
YMMV
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Thank you Ol'Tomcat.
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I find that sad.including the fat chance of failing the mandatory annual MOT inspection (non OEM modification on essential parts...)...
Stahlbus Stahlbus Brake Bleeding Skrew With Check-Valve
Buy Stahlbus Stahlbus Brake Bleeding Skrew With Check-Valve at Louis Moto for a great price. Top brands ✓ Great selection ✓ No risk ✓ Secure payment ✓ 2 year return policy ✓ Free returns ✓
There could be other words to describe it, too.
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Like what?
Mind that also braided, 3rd party brake lines would be considered not roadworthy over here...
(they already bug me over the running lights every year...)
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Like over-reaching government, and much more anti-liberty types of comments, but that's why I didn't expound.Like what?
I appreciate that we're not engrossed in political debates here... I can find other places for that.
So... yeah, @Igofar talked me into using the simple MotionPro bleed tool, instead of the MityVac I have and *would* have used, if left to my own devices. And it worked a treat.
Thank God I am still teachable.
Even at my advanced age.
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Couldn't agree more.
These are the reasons why I haven't bought the speed bleeders and use the MP tool. I'd rather spend the $100 on a more useful farkle.