Vacuum brake bleeder?

[pcn1]

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/pagid-vacuum-pump-b...

I'm thinking about something like this to change the brake fluid on 2 motorbikes I own.

I guess its a bit small for use on a car, but any other thoughts or suggestions ? (there are cheaper models out there)

Cheers

[E-bmw]

Never been a fan of vacuum bleeders as they can suck in air if the bleed nipple is a bit loose & make you think there is air when there isn't.

I have always used pressure bleeders since seeing this.

[steveo3002]

ive got one and find it close to useless

[Paul_M3]

I've had one of these for a while and find it brilliant.

So quick and easy to use.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-VS820-Clutch-Bleed...

[SturdyHSV]

If you're keeping the car a while, I've replaced the bleed nipples on my Monaro with those ones that have a one way valve in them, so you can just loosen one off, pump until fluid comes out, tighten back up, done.

[VanDiesel99]

Seems pricey and not much different to the Diesel Fuel Lines Bleeder I considered on eBay for less than £20.

In my case I've ended up getting a couple of fittings from my local scrapyard, which I shall use with a bit of Hose and a Hand Priming Pump.

Would imagine you could so something similar

Euro's are great but always check their prices against eBay (if you're not in a hurry).

[RizzoTheRat]

On a bike it's pretty easy to do manually as you can reach everything. You just need to get in to a rhythm: squeeze lever, slacken nipple, tighten nipple, release lever. Doesn't take long to bleed through, you might need a second pair of hands for the front left but do the front right first and it's usually only a fairly short pipe for the left (unless you have a silly set up with 2 lines from the piston).

[paintman]

Seems like expensive overkill if you're just using it on bikes - which unlike a car you would be able to see the nipples during the operation.

Either the method above suggested by Rizzo or one of the plastic tubes with a non-return in the tube which I used for years before buying a pressure bleeder.
Less than £10 off ebay/amazon & this is a more expensive example: www.lasertools.co.uk/product/7700/One-Man-Brake-Bl...

[Krikkit]

Paul_M3 said:

I've had one of these for a while and find it brilliant.

So quick and easy to use.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-VS820-Clutch-Bleed...

They are good - I've been using a Gunson Eezibleed for the last 10 years and it's fabulous: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GUNSON-G4062F-Gunson-G406...

Once that dies I'll buy that Sealey one (or similar) as it doesn't need a tyre to power it.

But for the OP I think for bikes nothing will beat doing it by hand - the vacuum type are too fallible.

[donkmeister]

E-bmw said:

Never been a fan of vacuum bleeders as they can suck in air if the bleed nipple is a bit loose & make you think there is air when there isn't.

I have always used pressure bleeders since seeing this.

FFS that explains a lot... Wish I'd known this about 2 years ago.

[pcn1]

I can do the bike the3 old fashion way I guess (as I've done before)
Just thinking new tools would make my life easier !

[steveo3002]

if you think it might be what you need theres some much cheaper ones on ebay...theres not much to the kit so try a cheapo see what you think , as someone said they suck air through the treads

[GreenV8S]

My preferred way to bleed brakes now is to take a clear hose from the bleed nipple up to a jar in front of the driver. This means the bleed nipple is always under slight pressure so it is less likely to suck in air, and you don't need to open and close the bleed nipple. Being clear means you can see the state of the fluid coming out, and whether it is bringing air with it. For fill problems when you're recirculating new fluid you can also dump it straight back into the reservoir.