BakerBoy
It's all small stuff.
Re: Brake bleed questiion- do I really need a vacuum tool?
To the OP's question, no, vacuum bleeding is not required. I do full mechanical bleeds by myself (no motionpro hydraulic bleeder valve), contorting and reaching both the bleeder with a wrench and the brake lever with hand or foot. Certainly, a second person would be helpful.
I also have used the motionpro hydraulic bleeder and simply prefer the tried and true mechanical bleeds.
To the OP's question, no, vacuum bleeding is not required. I do full mechanical bleeds by myself (no motionpro hydraulic bleeder valve), contorting and reaching both the bleeder with a wrench and the brake lever with hand or foot. Certainly, a second person would be helpful.
I also have used the motionpro hydraulic bleeder and simply prefer the tried and true mechanical bleeds.