Brake Bleeder - Recommendations

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sparg93

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Any recommendations for brake bleeders?

I've used the two person method forever and even vacuum but i don't have the correct adapter for this MC.

With that in mind, any recommendations? I saw that V12 by Phoenix, but it will be a cold day in h*ll when i pay $70 for plastic parts that look like play toys.
 

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I have the Motive and it's decent for the money. I just learded real quick that the reccomended 20psi max is way too much for a chevy brake system. I also learned that Castrol Superclean will take brake fluid stains off a driveway if you get them quick enough. :)
 

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you just need some tube and a bucket, and a brick, or a wife. Crack it with brake depressed, tighten it and release break. Rince and repeat, working furthest to closes to the master cylinder.
 

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Cheap method for under 2 bucks depening on your choice of bottle you get. I use a coke bottle with a hole cut in the top for a rubber hose and a smaller air vent hole. Fill the bottle half way with fluid, attach hose to the bleeder, insert hose into bottle submerged in the brake fluid. Crack the Bleeder and Pump away. The idea is, when you pump, it forces air out of the system, and when you release, you suck in some fluid. Keep doing it until theres no air bubbles left.
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Cheap method for under 2 bucks depening on your choice of bottle you get. I use a coke bottle with a hole cut in the top for a rubber hose and a smaller air vent hole. Fill the bottle half way with fluid, attach hose to the bleeder, insert hose into bottle submerged in the brake fluid. Crack the Bleeder and Pump away. The idea is, when you pump, it forces air out of the system, and when you release, you suck in some fluid. Keep doing it until theres no air bubbles left.
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Lisle Tools has a similar setup they sell for only a few dollars. Lisle can be found in just about any auto parts store.
 

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Cheap method for under 2 bucks depening on your choice of bottle you get. I use a coke bottle with a hole cut in the top for a rubber hose and a smaller air vent hole. Fill the bottle half way with fluid, attach hose to the bleeder, insert hose into bottle submerged in the brake fluid. Crack the Bleeder and Pump away. The idea is, when you pump, it forces air out of the system, and when you release, you suck in some fluid. Keep doing it until theres no air bubbles left.
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This is exactly how I ended up doing mine when I upgraded my front calipers. And I had rented the pump from autozone couldn't get that pos 2 work to save my life. But this method is super easy. Just make sure the hose is on tight at the nipple or it will let air in
 

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I have the Motive Bleeder. I keep it at 15psi when bleeding out brakes

Great system for the money
 

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