Vacuum brake bleeder

[Ic@ns33urhrt]

Wanting to flush factory brake fluid. Wanting to switch to Castrol SRF. Looking at motive vacuum bleeder. Anyone have any experience with this one? Any recommendations on one? Thanks.

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[balucipher]

I use the speedi-bleed with their Honda cap. Very easy to use and the cap fits perfect.

https://www.speedibleed.com/

 

[Ic@ns33urhrt]

Thanks. Will check it out.

 

[TDC50]

I use a Motive pressure bleeder ’dry’. You buy the cap that fits your master cylinder, use the pressure bleeder to build about 12psi, and then work your way around the car to bleed the calipers.
A few times you depressurize and re-fill the master. Nice, clean and well controlled bleeding process.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q6SL2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYXAXS5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Ic@ns33urhrt]

I use a Motive pressure bleeder ’dry’. You buy the cap that fits your master cylinder, use the pressure bleeder to build about 12psi, and then work your way around the car to bleed the calipers.
A few times you depressurize and re-fill the master. Nice, clean and well controlled bleeding process.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q6SL2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYXAXS5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the input. Do you know what cap fits the fl5?

 

[Bazgab]

I am giving the Speedi-bleed a try.

I have had a Motive speed bleeder for years but I don't love it. I have had issues a few times with the seal not holding and brake fluid going everywhere and also with the pressure container not holding pressure. I have MacGyvered it to work fine as issues have come up, but it is not my favorite.

 

[Rhorn]

I use the speedi-bleed with their Honda cap. Very easy to use and the cap fits perfect.

https://www.speedibleed.com/

Do you use the Pro kit or the DIY?

 

[balucipher]

Do you use the Pro kit or the DIY?

I got the pro kit

 

[keller]

I recently purchased a bleeding wrench with a check valve. They are quite common with motorcycle guys, so it got my interest. If the seal works fine, it should be really fast to bleed the brakes. After all, I usually take longer to install the tubing in each bleeding nipple than actually bleeding the system.

Has someone used one of these before?
https://www.amazon.com/FIRSTINFO-Brake-Clutch-Bleeder-Wrench/dp/B09J1187CQ/

 

[Rhorn]

I am giving the Speedi-bleed a try.

I have had a Motive speed bleeder for years but I don't love it. I have had issues a few times with the seal not holding and brake fluid going everywhere and also with the pressure container not holding pressure. I have MacGyvered it to work fine as issues have come up, but it is not my favorite.

Yeah I've seen videos with the Motive and it looks pretty janky with setting and maintaining the pressure. I've read comments about people having the same problem


I looked at videos on how to use the Speedi and honestly it looks so much simpler with usimg the tire to maintain pressure. Its on sale right now for 35% off so it seems like a really good time to get it

 

[Bazgab]

Yeah I've seen videos with the Motive and it looks pretty janky with setting and maintaining the pressure. I've read comments about people having the same problem


I looked at videos on how to use the Speedi and honestly it looks so much simpler with usimg the tire to maintain pressure. Its on sale right now for 35% off so it seems like a really good time to get it

Exactly right on the Motive. It isn't terrible but it is sort of cumbersome to use and maintain pressure. 60% of the time, it works every time, haha. Maybe others have better luck with it.

 

[Ic@ns33urhrt]

Maybe a dumb question. But with the speedi bleed , do you have to put air back in your tire?

 

[balucipher]

Maybe a dumb question. But with the speedi bleed , do you have to put air back in your tire?

I think mine lost .5 psi after I did a dry run and a full fluid exchange. Probably fine not refilling the tire because of how little air you actually use

 

[balucipher]

With the speedi-bleed I use this bottle at each corner to drain from the nipple

Allstar Performance ALL11017 Bleeder Bottle with Magnet and Check Valve , White https://a.co/d/hqhvpv4

A little hard to see the fluid, I would look for something like this but with more clear plastic to see the bubbles in the fluid

 

[007]

Who needs fancy gadgets when you can rock it old school and bleed the brakes like a boss? It's a lightning-fast, no-nonsense process that won't cost you a penny, as long as you have a trusty sidekick for a quick five minutes.

Personally, I enlist the unparalleled skills of my better half, and miraculously, it's the only time she willingly follows my every command. A true bonding experience, I tell you!

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