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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: wisemanz28 on June 25, 2019, 12:30:59 AM

Title: 1 man brake bleeder
Post by: wisemanz28 on June 25, 2019, 12:30:59 AM

I'm going to bleed the brakes in my 69 Camaro this weekend and I'm shopping brake bleeder kits. I'm looking for recommendations on a kit. I had a MityVac but it didnt last . I want something better.

Title: Re: 1 man brake bleeder
Post by: 169INDY on June 25, 2019, 12:51:47 AM

I have used "speed bleeder" screw in bleeder hardware from Summit with some success 
http://russellperformance.com/mc/speed-bleeders/

just one option.

JIM

Title: Re: 1 man brake bleeder
Post by: tmagda on July 06, 2019, 06:49:13 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1N959J192A

This guy made his own that looks like it works great.

Title: Re: 1 man brake bleeder
Post by: maroman on July 06, 2019, 09:02:56 PM

Take a bottle with some brake fluid in it. Set it about as high as the bleeder, concrete block, etc. Put a hose that fits the bleeder snugly down into the fluid. Open the bleeder and pump away. Close the bleeder and check your peddle. Free one man kit.

Title: Re: 1 man brake bleeder
Post by: z28z11 on July 07, 2019, 04:18:42 PM

I've used a Craftsman bleeder for years, many vehicles, even use the pump to check other parts (distributor advance, Auto Therm A/C valves). Works flawlessly, wouldn't trade it for another brand (although by appearance it's very close to a MityVac, could be a private branding).

Regards,
Steve