Brake bleeders

[jellero]

anyone use a bleeder? i'm looking for one that will work on my bikes, car and trucks. am i dreaming? suggestions welcome. j

[jellero]

don't everyone try to post at once... i was going to put a speed bleeder (check valve) on some tubing to bleed the brakes and then found a gadget at napa that is just that, tubing with a check valve on the end. it is called a "one man brake bleeder". just fill the master cylinder, open the bleeder nipple and pump the brakes until the fluid comes out clearer, then close the bleeder. you just changed the fluid. j

[bikesdp]

I bought a combination brake bleeder/vacum tester kit from Sears for about $49.99. I've used it to bleed the hydraulic clutch on the mille as well as the front brakes on the RS. It's pretty simple to use. You get a bleeder cup with various right angle rubberized fittings to connect the hose to the bleeder. You coat the threads of the bleeder with some type of grease, which may be dielectric grease. Then pump the handle to pull 10-15 pounds and then crack open the bleeder until the fluid runs clear without visible air bubbles.

Craftsman Vacuum Pump/Brake Bleed Kit
Sears item #00921021000 Mfr. model #21021

Others are using similar units from Mityvac.