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Old 31-12-2013 | 07:08 PM
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Has anyone got a good method of doing it your self ?
Old 31-12-2013 | 07:14 PM
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You can buy kits that have a non return valve in them
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Yes get a 1 man bleed kit of ebay or halfords.about Ł20.You screw a cap on brake resovoir then connect pipe to spare tyre.The brake system is now pressurised,simply bleed through nipple as would do normally.
Does brakes and clutch,I swear by it.

Here's one on ebay.
160565784020

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Yes get a 1 man bleed kit of ebay or halfords.about Ł20.You screw a cap on brake resovoir then connect pipe to spare tyre.The brake system is now pressurised,simply bleed through nipple as would do normally.
Does brakes and clutch,I swear by it.

Here's one on ebay.
160565784020
That's a nice piece of kit.Ive got an easy bleed kit but its got no 1 way valve on it just the tub and pipe.
Old 31-12-2013 | 07:25 PM
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Buy this one and you will never have a problem bleeding brakes on your own,eliminates pumping the brake peddle.Also comes with 3 different size caps so fits most brake reservoirs.
Old 31-12-2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
Yes get a 1 man bleed kit of ebay or halfords.about Ł20.You screw a cap on brake resovoir then connect pipe to spare tyre.The brake system is now pressurised,simply bleed through nipple as would do normally.
Does brakes and clutch,I swear by it.

Here's one on ebay.
160565784020
i got one of these types and agree they make bleeding brakes awesome. my brother bought it for his civic but then realised he hasnt got a screw cap on his resovoir. just a push on one so worth checking what you got but i think most cars are screw on
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i got one of these types and agree they make bleeding brakes awesome. my brother bought it for his civic but then realised he hasnt got a screw cap on his resovoir. just a push on one so worth checking what you got but i think most cars are screw on
I wouldn't get one intime for Saturday lol not off ebay
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ask someone to help you?
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Spotted one at screw fix lol ive never used one
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as above halfords kit ,done an alfa 147 3 fkn days at it with 2 people b4 i found out the abs pump can only be bled under pressure will never do the old school way again.dont listen to the instructions i wouldnt go above 15psi on an old resevoir seen one explode on a nova at 25 psi
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Originally Posted by matty325
as above halfords kit ,done an alfa 147 3 fkn days at it with 2 people b4 i found out the abs pump can only be bled under pressure will never do the old school way again.dont listen to the instructions i wouldnt go above 15psi on an old resevoir seen one explode on a nova at 25 psi
Just thinking is Halfords open tomorrow lol
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
Buy this one and you will never have a problem bleeding brakes on your own,eliminates pumping the brake peddle.Also comes with 3 different size caps so fits most brake reservoirs.

How do these kits work ive never used one
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Screw a cap on the brake fluid reservoir, connect the other bit to a spare wheel, but as above, reduce pressure in the tyre first.

Once it's pressurised and not pissing out everywhere, go round bleeding your brakes, always furthest from m/c first, working back to the nearest. Making sure the fluid doesn't run out..

http://www.gunson.co.uk/item.aspx?code=G4062


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Originally Posted by GVK.
Screw a cap on the brake fluid reservoir, connect the other bit to a spare wheel, but as above, reduce pressure in the tyre first.

Once it's pressurised and not pissing out everywhere, go round bleeding your brakes, always furthest from m/c first, working back to the nearest. Making sure the fluid doesn't run out..

http://www.gunson.co.uk/item.aspx?code=G4062

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Cheers mate.Ive never seen anything like that before lol.Think its a good investment.Im still gonna need my old easy bleed bottle and hose to catch the old fluid
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Oh yeah, you still need something to catch the fluid.
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Originally Posted by Mk4 Rick
I wouldn't get one intime for Saturday lol not off ebay
They sell them at halfords and they are open tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
They sell them at halfords and they are open tomorrow.
Thanks mate whats your name?
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Originally Posted by GVK.
Oh yeah, you still need something to catch the fluid.
Thanks for the help.Whats your name lol so im not calling everyone mate
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I guess you dont have a small compressor?

One of the best tools i have bought is a vaccum bleeder that you use on a compressor.

Its amazingly easy to use, especially with 4-pots etc that have 2 bleed nipples per calliper.
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Originally Posted by Fudgey
I guess you dont have a small compressor?

One of the best tools i have bought is a vaccum bleeder that you use on a compressor.

Its amazingly easy to use, especially with 4-pots etc that have 2 bleed nipples per calliper.
I don't mate the only compressor I have is the mini tyre compressor to pump up the car tyres
Old 01-01-2014 | 11:20 AM
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Rubber hose to fit on the nipple.

End blocked off, I wind a bolt in it for a tight fit.

Slit cut into the side of the hose about half inch long.

End of hose in a bottle.

You can push fluid out but not suck air in, as the slit will open when you press the pedal and close as soon as the pressure drops.

No fancy tools or Halfords kits required.
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Plenty of options

http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilde...=16&fulltext=0

Pressure bleed kits are great, but so are vacuum kits too. No need for a compressor, vacuum is a simply hand pump job.

Even a big syringe and piece of hose will do if you had nothing else
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Bought the kit from Halfords for Ł19.99 it looks a simple but effective kit.I think I would only use it at 10psi to be safe

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I did a rear brake cylinder today on a Peugeot 106 and with using the Halfords kit it made the job so easy im very impressed with the kit
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thats the one i got from halfords
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Looks like a copy of the Gunsons Eazibleed just.
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I have one of these but not used it yet...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3807569447...84.m1497.l2649
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Well worth the money I just sat there watching the bubbles come out lol
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Gravity bleed it.
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Is this a good buy and is it any good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Bra...p2054897.l4275
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