Preasure bleeder alternative...

Mr. Red Pony · Jul 9, 2010

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 · Jul 10, 2010

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

91sleeper · Jul 10, 2010

takes two people but very easy.

clidefr0g · Jul 10, 2010

oh, he doesnt have a second person, IC!

Mr. Red Pony · Jul 10, 2010

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 · Jul 10, 2010

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

clidefr0g · Jul 10, 2010

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 · Jul 10, 2010

Blue those brakes and wheels make me so hot! hehe

Mr. Red Pony · Jul 10, 2010

clidefr0g said:
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 · Jul 10, 2010

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 · Jul 10, 2010

clidefr0g said:
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 · Jul 10, 2010

Sirl said:
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 · Jul 10, 2010

Sirl said:
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 · Jul 10, 2010

I was thinking about putting this instead of the valve stem

Mr. Red Pony · Jul 10, 2010

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

Mr. Red Pony · Jul 11, 2010

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 · Jul 11, 2010

v6kid · Jul 11, 2010

Let us know how it works

Mr. Red Pony · Jul 11, 2010

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

v6kid · Jul 11, 2010

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

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