Brake Bleeding-On the cheap!

[FALQN]

This weekend I replaced my front brake and clutch lines with stainless steel lines. I'm always looking for cheaper DIY options. So, to bleed the lines I took an old medicine syringe that was used for the boys when they were sick and stuck it in the end of the bleeder tube to create the vacuum. I then took plumbers teflon thread tape and sealed the threads on the bleeder nipples. Both of these ideas I found on the forum. Worked like a charm. With the clutch line, I cracked the bleeder nipple, pulled the syringe stopper and began pumping the lever. When the bubbles stopped, I reset the syringe and began pumping again. I had pressure and fluid filling the bleeder tube within 30 seconds. I closed the nipple, disconnected the syringe, stuck the end in a bottle and bled the line normally to get rid of any remaining air and old fluid.

The front lines took a little longer because I did not have enough teflon tape on the threads, and I was pulling air instead of fluid. But I eventually found the problem and finished them as well.

I can now take that $30 I would have spent on the Mityvac and put it towards new EBC pads.

 

[MLSDUKE1]

DAMN good idea bud! Can I steal the idea for tomorrow?

 

[FALQN]

DAMN good idea bud! Can I steal the idea for tomorrow?

From members...for members!!

 

[dadofthree]

Nice share

 

[GoldenChild]

Best Money I Ever Spent... Open reservoir cap, open bleeder, pump dry, refill reservoir and pump till clear fluid shows. Close bleeder, top off reservoir done..Less than hour brakes and clutch done. no mess..

Motion Pro Hydraulic Brake Bleeder | eBay

 

[kitchener rider]

i use a mason jar and tubing,, might try this

 

[sixpack577]

Goes even quicker with a horse syringe(no needle)as they are much bigger.
Usually a dollar or two at any farm supply store.
They're what I've always used

 

[FALQN]

Goes even quicker with a horse syringe(no needle)as they are much bigger.
Usually a dollar or two at any farm supply store.
They're what I've always used

I'm with ya...except I didn't want to go out. I believe you can get a big syringe at the drug store too. When I see one I'm going to pick it up for future use.

 

[lankeeyankee]

The best thing I ever bought for bleediong hydraulics are Speed Bleeders!!

Crack em open, place a clear hose over the bleeder other end in a sealed mason moonshine jar, pump refill, pump, refill and close em off. Can flush front/rear and clutch fluid completly in 20 minutes.

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

I did something similar. Except I started at the caliper and blew the fluid up to the res. Lots less air that way, since it wants to rise anyway.

 

[FALQN]

I did something similar. Except I started at the caliper and blew the fluid up to the res. Lots less air that way, since it wants to rise anyway.

Very smart Ludicrous!

 

[sixpack577]

I did something similar. Except I started at the caliper and blew the fluid up to the res. Lots less air that way, since it wants to rise anyway.

+1
That's how I do it too.

I also put a ziptie around the brake lever and grip to keep the brakes applied.
Let it sit overnight, and bleed again the next day.

 

[LehreJet]

def a must