Bleeding brakes single handed....

[dave_s13]

Will this work?



One way valve purchased. Intend to put a very short length between the bleed nipple and the valve, then a longer length from the valve to an old plastic bottle. That way, when the pedal is pushed fluid should get through the valve before the end of the first stroke of pedal travel and thus prevent air getting back in.

Thinking being I can give the pedal a few pumps, top up reservoir, rinse and repeat without having to coordinate a helper.

Where might this plan all go to st please?

[E-bmw]

Alternatively, you could always go with the obviously well proven track of those tread before you!

Massive leap of faith, I know!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunson-Eezibleed-Brake-...

[Rueh]

Should work okay, just make sure the pipes are really snug, maybe even a cable tie on each connection. Pressurised brake fluid spraying everywhere isn’t good!

They sell a bleed pipe with a one way valve in Halfords for £5 by the way. Worked a treat with an empty pickled onion jar!

[steveo3002]

easybleed works well for the sake of £15.

[dave_s13]

The valve cost a quid though, and I have some pipe, and an old pickle jar!!

I'll give it a whirl and see how it goes.

[227bhp]

I can't see why not, give it a go and report back.
Another simple way is to take a piece of silicone tube which fits tight over the nipple, block the other end with a bolt and cut a slit in it with a Stanley knife. It acts like the gills on a fish as you pump away.

[GreenV8S]

All you need is a clear hose from the bleed nipple back up to a jar close to the master cylinder - or directly into the reservoir if you have clean fluid circulating to chase air out. Don't need any fancy one way valves or anything like that.

[bongtom]

GreenV8S said:

All you need is a clear hose from the bleed nipple back up to a jar close to the master cylinder - or directly into the reservoir if you have clean fluid circulating to chase air out. Don't need any fancy one way valves or anything like that.

Have you ever bled brakes?
If you have youd know that as soon as you release the pedal it will suck the bubbles back in, and if the calliper is empty of fluid you’ll be there for ever pumping.

Cutting a slit in the pipe is a good idea.

[GreenV8S]

bongtom said:

Have you ever bled brakes?
If you have youd know that as soon as you release the pedal it will suck the bubbles back in, and if the calliper is empty of fluid you’ll be there for ever pumping.

Of course I have, many times, using the technique I described, without encountering the problem you assume.

I don't use this technique to fill empty systems but that is not what is being asked about here.

[paulshears]

Another vote for the Gunson Eezibleed from me