brake bleeding kit
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I tend to get the free multimeter. They are fairly accurate, I can keep one everywhere and if they get broken or lost well, it literally cost nothing. The grand kid loves the flashlights though...
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From: Central IL
Speed bleeders are the best way that I've found. If you have multiple bikes then check out Motion Pro 08-0143. Works just like a speed bleeder without the cost of speed bleeders for each bike. I have both (and the mighty vac) and the Motion Pro is pretty slick way to do it.
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From: Newberry SC
Tubing, empty plastic soda bottle, and a brake bleeder wrench from NAPA. Need another person to pull the lever and release the lever when I tell them though. So this method doesn't need much in the way of tools, and it's not difficult, but it does need another person.
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Tubing, empty plastic soda bottle, and a brake bleeder wrench from NAPA. Need another person to pull the lever and release the lever when I tell them though. So this method doesn't need much in the way of tools, and it's not difficult, but it does need another person.
'fooz
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An effective, "all natural" and free speed bleeder. Gravity and viscosity.
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I've been bleeding bl**ding bike brakes for over 40 years now and have owned many of the instruments of torture intended to make life easier. The simple way as illustrated by foxtrapper is by far the easiest and most reliable in my experience, including working with a new 'dry' system. If you hit problems walk away, prey to all your gods, take a little time out and return refreshed to resume battle!
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If one has ABS, installing Speedbleeders could intro air into the system (?) prob need to be careful, esp if an ABS bike.
I use a Mity Vac too....if/when the hosing gets marred up from use, easy to buy at local hardware store in bulk and length you choose
Do need to be aware if you are using it for different bikes using different fluids. My old 05 had different fluid then my newer touring bikes so made a point to use different hose on the bleeder. YMMV
I use a Mity Vac too....if/when the hosing gets marred up from use, easy to buy at local hardware store in bulk and length you choose
Do need to be aware if you are using it for different bikes using different fluids. My old 05 had different fluid then my newer touring bikes so made a point to use different hose on the bleeder. YMMV
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I don't see why ABS would be any different than non-ABS other than activating the ABS. I plan to flush, then go for a ride and activate the rear ABS by trying to lock it up. Might have to wait for a rainy day to get the front though.
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If one has ABS, installing Speedbleeders could intro air into the system (?) prob need to be careful, esp if an ABS bike.
I use a Mity Vac too....if/when the hosing gets marred up from use, easy to buy at local hardware store in bulk and length you choose
Do need to be aware if you are using it for different bikes using different fluids. My old 05 had different fluid then my newer touring bikes so made a point to use different hose on the bleeder. YMMV
I use a Mity Vac too....if/when the hosing gets marred up from use, easy to buy at local hardware store in bulk and length you choose
Do need to be aware if you are using it for different bikes using different fluids. My old 05 had different fluid then my newer touring bikes so made a point to use different hose on the bleeder. YMMV