Pressure bleed kit for brakes...

[Vincefox]

Is this as straightforward as it looks? I'm looking at the pump pressure ones like this:

[Vincefox]

PositronicRay said:

Many ABS systems require pressure, even more with ESP.

I use a gunsons powered off a spare tyre, works ok for occasional use, check what pressure your brakes need to be bled @.

Oh and be careful using the pump the pedal method , if the master cylinder is worn you can damage the seals, place a brick or something under the pedal to restrict the travel.

Edited by PositronicRay on Friday 14th July 17:23

Good shout on checking pressure for bleeding, cheers.

IKWYM about the pedal/MC issue, it's surprising how many people aren't aware and get caught out by that.


Long story short, I've had a lot of people work om y brakes over the years and let me down. I'm hoping to upgrade my fronts in the next few months (e36 M3 to AP 4 pots and floaters) as well as putting new calipers on the rear and possiby braided rear lines too. I'm a bit fussy about doing it correctly and want to learn to be 100% self sufficient in keeping my brakes running right so this seems the best way.

[Vincefox]

rxe said:

All of the pressure ones are great until it goes wrong. Either the seal isn't straight, or the cap is slightly wrong .... and then you have brake fluid everywhere, and about 30 seconds to get it off the paint before it destroys the finish.

There are really good vacuum ones that come with a clamp on reservoir, never had a problem with these.

Hate to be a pain, but if you have chance could you point me to a link or pic of the kind of thing you mean please?

I know I'm going to buy the kit do do this somehow but want to make sure I go for the best solution for me. I had the car resprayed a couple of years ago and the thought of one letting go of a litre of fluid at 30psi during a bleed is a little offputting.

[Vincefox]

rxe said:

Vincefox said:

Hate to be a pain, but if you have chance could you point me to a link or pic of the kind of thing you mean please?

I know I'm going to buy the kit do do this somehow but want to make sure I go for the best solution for me. I had the car resprayed a couple of years ago and the thought of one letting go of a litre of fluid at 30psi during a bleed is a little offputting.

This is the new version of mine:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht637-air-...

Thanks for that, much appreciated