Hi all,

About to bleed the brakes (for the first fill), is it worth getting an Eezibleed?

Or is the old school one way valve good enough?

Dan

is it worth getting an Eezibleed?

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

see link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gunson-G4062-Eezibleed-Brake-And-Clutch-Bleeding-Kit_W0QQitemZ260314363811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item26 0314363811&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[Edited on 9/12/08 by thunderace]

yes, defo

Is the cheap wheel powered on o.k; or do I need the pro one?

Dan

For sure!! Very easy to use. A bit of PTFE tape round the threads on top of the bottle helps to keep the pressure in though....

I always thought they were a gimmick as I walked past then in Halfords.

Then when I couldn't get the air out of my brakes and after a poo load of fluid later I tried one.

Brakes done within 10 minutes

Best bit of kit this side of the black stump.
Cheers,
Bob

If the above hasn't convinced you yet - yes they are great - don't even consider trying to do with out one!

i was amazed how well it worked. First time i ever bled brakes i used one, and was driving 10 mins later.

They're great. I did my clutch with one after much headscratching. There must have been an air bubble that manual bleeding just couldn't get rid of. Eazibleed pwned it in seconds. I used PTFE as BenB mentioned (thanks again!) and it stopped fluid leaking from the resevoir when using the kit.

o.k ordered one from ebay... Wonder of internet connection when stuck in a M40 traffic jam!

Dan

I got one and chucked it in the bin lol

just wrap PTFE tape round the bleed screw thread and use rubber pipe (vacuum advance is the right bore) and a half filled jar, fail to see what’s so difficult about this job tbh quite an easy task even on your own





[Edited on 9/12/08 by Mr Whippy]

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Originally posted by Benzine
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it nuked it, nailed it, it won, it was great, it succeeded, it did a great job etc

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Originally posted by Benzine
it nuked it, nailed it, it won, it was great, it succeeded, it did a great job etc

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They are handy for bleeding on your own. JUst dont have too much pressure in the tyre.

A cheaper option is a pipe with a screw in the end and a slit in the side and a milk bottle. Then all you need is a foot. The split will act as a 1 way valve.

There are a couple of gadgets that do the trick. Mine is a length of hose with a non-return valve at the end. If Eezibleed is the same, it's a doddle. If anyone would struggle, it's me...

The old-skool lo-cost method needed a mate / kid tall enough to reach the brake pedal, a jar of brake fluid and a length of rubber hose. Doable but nowhere hear as easy....

2' of 6mm bore clear pipe from B&Q, a piece of string and an empty bottle of whisky works great for me on my own.

Sometimes I run out of string and I need a new bit of plastic pipe but I always have plenty empty whisky bottles.

Even with the Eezibleed remember to give the pedal a couple of pumps to clear any air trapped in the mastercylinder bore.

Good tip is if you have rubber covered flexis you can control the fluid flow with a hose nip.
If not you can use one to control the fluid going in.

it is not major money and does work. be aware that you need to have a good seal on the cap otherewsie you get brake fluid pssing everywhere - no need to ask how I know that.

but locost solution is to make a one way vavle. a length of tubing from BQ, push in a short length of flared brake pipe with a 1.94 mm hole drilled in the side and other end sealed then put a length of tubing to cover the hole. et voila, a one way valve.

We've used one on bike brakes which were unable to get working pumping and can't fit a cap on the M/C for Easibleed. They draw fluid from the nipple end. You need a compressor though.

Here's one.

[Edited on 10/12/08 by Peteff]

Never had any problems with Easibleed, but you obviously have to be careful that you have the correct fitting cap and that the seal is in good condition. IME the people that say they are crap simply don't spend the time making sure it's properly connected.

The bits of rubber hose with a split in the end that you fit over the bleed nipple OTOH are pretty naff, and only work if you can get a good seal on the bleed nipple threads and if the system has a decent amount of fluid in it already. They are no use at all for bleeding a new system which is full of air.

Thanks Guys helpful advice as normal..

Dan

I have had times when vacuum bleeding, split hoses and one way valves have failed to bleed systems and easibleed has worked in seconds. My old MG Midget clutch springs to mind.