Preasure bleeder alternative...

Mr. Red Pony · July 9th, 2010, 06:57 PM

This is kick ass. I really don't want to buy a $250 dollar bleeder. Here is a $20ish solution. I think im going to get it a try. Im having trouble bleeding my brakes so I hope this will help.

The DIY $20 brake bleeder

clidefr0g · July 9th, 2010, 08:23 PM

What exactly is the trouble you are encountering? bleeding your brakes is a pretty simple process.

91sleeper · July 9th, 2010, 08:24 PM

takes two people but very easy.

clidefr0g · July 9th, 2010, 08:28 PM

oh, he doesnt have a second person, IC!

Mr. Red Pony · July 9th, 2010, 08:40 PM

It is not getting all the air out... I have done it twice. It got better both times, but I still have to put it to the floor to get it to stop... I have speed bleeders because I don't have a second person so I can't do the whole 'pump, pump, pump, hold unscrew' thing, and I think that might be it... I think the pressure bleeder will help me a lot.

99 BLUE V6 · July 9th, 2010, 08:56 PM

my brakes kinda require pressure bleeder, but i got 6 pistons with inner and outer bleeders. I like that home made set up.

clidefr0g · July 9th, 2010, 08:57 PM

Put a tube on them and put the end of that tube into a glass full of brake fluid. As the air comes out it will get trapped in the tube instead of going back into the brake lines. Though that method still works best with 2 ppl. TBH id just get a buddy to help you for 10 minutes get some beer smoke a joint and chill for a few hours.

clidefr0g · July 9th, 2010, 08:58 PM

Blue those brakes and wheels make me so hot! hehe

Mr. Red Pony · July 9th, 2010, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by clidefr0g

Put a tube on them and put the end of that tube into a glass full of brake fluid. As the air comes out it will get trapped in the tube instead of going back into the brake lines. Though that method still works best with 2 ppl. TBH id just get a buddy to help you for 10 minutes get some beer smoke a joint and chill for a few hours.

Im just going to make the pressure bleeder.

Serlin · July 9th, 2010, 09:03 PM

Get speed bleeders. They are fantastic.
There is a ball and spring in the bleeder. Simply crack it open 1/2 turn, hook up your hose/catch can and pump the brakes. Fluid comes out, but cant come back in.

Its so easy my wife can do it!!

If you have big enough spaces in your rims, you can do it without even taking a wheel off!!

OR, just buy one. Summit, $55 bucks.

99 BLUE V6 · July 9th, 2010, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by clidefr0g

Put a tube on them and put the end of that tube into a glass full of brake fluid. As the air comes out it will get trapped in the tube instead of going back into the brake lines. Though that method still works best with 2 ppl. TBH id just get a buddy to help you for 10 minutes get some beer smoke a joint and chill for a few hours.

LOL old school haha

99 BLUE V6 · July 9th, 2010, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Sirl

Get speed bleeders. They are fantastic.
There is a ball and spring in the bleeder. Simply crack it open 1/2 turn, hook up your hose/catch can and pump the brakes. Fluid comes out, but cant come back in.

Its so easy my wife can do it!!

If you have big enough spaces in your rims, you can do it without even taking a wheel off!!

I think i am going to call wilwood and see if they got speed bleeders for my calipers. Then i can watch my wife do it. For real thanks, reps

Mr. Red Pony · July 9th, 2010, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Sirl

Get speed bleeders. They are fantastic.
There is a ball and spring in the bleeder. Simply crack it open 1/2 turn, hook up your hose/catch can and pump the brakes. Fluid comes out, but cant come back in.

Its so easy my wife can do it!!

If you have big enough spaces in your rims, you can do it without even taking a wheel off!!

OR, just buy one. Summit, $55 bucks.

I have speed bleeders...

The bleeder im making will cost about $25...

Mr. Red Pony · July 9th, 2010, 09:25 PM

I was thinking about putting this instead of the valve stem

Mr. Red Pony · July 9th, 2010, 09:28 PM

or rigging this up to it so I can blow off pressure.

Mr. Red Pony · July 11th, 2010, 02:38 PM

I finished it. I used a .5 gallon tank so I need less fluid and I dont have to pump as much. Here's a pics. No leaks but I have not used it yet.

clidefr0g · July 11th, 2010, 02:49 PM

cool

v6kid · July 11th, 2010, 03:11 PM

Let us know how it works

Mr. Red Pony · July 11th, 2010, 03:13 PM

I will. I will probably put it up for sale on here when I'm done. I will only need it once...

v6kid · July 11th, 2010, 03:17 PM

? You will need it more than once... You have to bleed your brakes every time you do your brakes

July 9th, 2010, 06:57 PM	#1
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Preasure bleeder alternative... This is kick ass. I really don't want to buy a $250 dollar bleeder. Here is a $20ish solution. I think im going to get it a try. Im having trouble bleeding my brakes so I hope this will help. The DIY $20 brake bleeder __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

July 9th, 2010, 08:40 PM	#5
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	It is not getting all the air out... I have done it twice. It got better both times, but I still have to put it to the floor to get it to stop... I have speed bleeders because I don't have a second person so I can't do the whole 'pump, pump, pump, hold unscrew' thing, and I think that might be it... I think the pressure bleeder will help me a lot. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

July 9th, 2010, 08:56 PM	#6
99 BLUE V6 Premium Member 99 V6 BASE NEVER RACED THIS ONE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PALM BEACH FLORIDA Posts: 1,377 iTrader: 1 reviews	my brakes kinda require pressure bleeder, but i got 6 pistons with inner and outer bleeders. I like that home made set up. __________________

July 9th, 2010, 09:03 PM	#10
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	Get speed bleeders. They are fantastic. There is a ball and spring in the bleeder. Simply crack it open 1/2 turn, hook up your hose/catch can and pump the brakes. Fluid comes out, but cant come back in. Its so easy my wife can do it!! If you have big enough spaces in your rims, you can do it without even taking a wheel off!! OR, just buy one. Summit, $55 bucks. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/ Last edited by Serlin; July 9th, 2010 at 09:05 PM.

July 9th, 2010, 09:25 PM	#14
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I was thinking about putting this instead of the valve stem __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

July 9th, 2010, 09:28 PM	#15
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	or rigging this up to it so I can blow off pressure. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

July 11th, 2010, 02:38 PM	#16
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I finished it. I used a .5 gallon tank so I need less fluid and I dont have to pump as much. Here's a pics. No leaks but I have not used it yet. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

July 11th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#18
v6kid Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	Let us know how it works __________________ I went to school to be a mechanic, so I know what I'm talking about most of the time. mods in the garage, slowly getting peppier. 6ershootout.com summer of 2012... Be There

July 11th, 2010, 03:13 PM	#19
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I will. I will probably put it up for sale on here when I'm done. I will only need it once... __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

July 11th, 2010, 03:17 PM	#20
v6kid Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	? You will need it more than once... You have to bleed your brakes every time you do your brakes __________________ I went to school to be a mechanic, so I know what I'm talking about most of the time. mods in the garage, slowly getting peppier. 6ershootout.com summer of 2012... Be There

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