Air Compressor driven (Vacuum) Brake Bleeder

[Noel]

Has anyone used a compressor driven brake bleeder (as opposed to an Eezibleed)

See link for details http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=040210047

I was led to believe that this was the way to go, but have had enormous trouble bleeding the rear disk calipers using one. It seems to permanently draw air through, when I reverted to the good old fashioned manual pedal pumping it drew fluid without air in a matter of 2-3 pumps.(I am inclined to believe that it is drawing air in via the bleed nipple although the front calipers seem to bleed readily with the same type of nipples).

Any experience greatly received.

[kurrmet]

Hi Noel

I have used one of these and found good to move the the bulk of the liquid up to the caliper but it did need the old fashion pump the pedel with a mate on the bleed nipple to get the pedel you require.

Overal I would it is better than an ezi-bleed.

[dave]

I have something like this but you can still get air sucking problems. To get around this you need to remove the bleed nipple and put some copper slip ontothe threads. This helps stop it sucking air through the threads and into the vac. bottle.

[Noel]

Thanks Kurmet and Dave, seems to confirm my thoughts. I will try and seal the bleed nipple a bit better and see how it goes.

Dave, will you be at Donnington this weekend?

[dave]

Originally Posted by Noel

Thanks Kurmet and Dave, seems to confirm my thoughts. I will try and seal the bleed nipple a bit better and see how it goes.

Dave, will you be at Donnington this weekend?

Oh yes.....:drive: :thumb:

[madjohnny]

I think it is a much better idea as you don't need a reservoir cap for for every vehicle you want to use it on like you do with the Eezibleed.

Obviously that is providing it works!

The top up bottle that clamps on the reservoir looks a bit over the top, whats wrong with just topping it up out of the brake fluid bottle? Would have kept the price down a bit as well!

[Noel]

The reservoir top up bottle is the most impressive part of the whole kit, it automatically fills the reservoir without any manual intervention

[dave]

Originally Posted by Noel

The reservoir top up bottle is the most impressive part of the whole kit, it automatically fills the reservoir without any manual intervention

.Small things, small minds.

Sorry Noel, couldn't resist.
If you want to be really impressed have a look at a hamster's water bottle.

[Noel]

I am easily entertained:thumb:

Dave, I will try and make a point of saying hello at Donnington and thank you for all your help and advice in the past.:thumb: :thumb: