Recommendations for Brake Bleeder
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Cruiser
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From: Bristow, VA
Recommendations for Brake Bleeder
Hey All,
Any recommendations on a brake bleeder? Kinda hard to figure out all the differences out there. I've seen bleeders from $24 to $150. What's the difference?
Want a bleeder for a touring bike with ABS.
Thanks!
Skippy
Any recommendations on a brake bleeder? Kinda hard to figure out all the differences out there. I've seen bleeders from $24 to $150. What's the difference?
Want a bleeder for a touring bike with ABS.
Thanks!
Skippy
Speed Bleeders are the way to go!!! Very simple one man operation once installed. Installation is simple too. Remove old bleeder screw install Speed Bleeder and bleed away!!!
www.speedbleeder.com
www.speedbleeder.com
Cruiser
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From: Swift Current, Sask Canada
Mityvac #MV8500. Works excellent. It may cost more than a Harbour freight one but what did you pay for your bike. Thats right it wasnt a cheap investment. Buy good quality tools to go with your bike.
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What he said.
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Tourer
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From: Nebraska
So, the speed bleeder kit basically just has a check valve where it screws into the bleeder port. I really don't see anything wrong with having a long clear tube, as long as you get enough fluid pumped through the tube, there's no danger of air sucking back in. Literally the same way we bleed brakes on my jet.
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I've been bleedin' brakes since the 70s and have yet to find a truly reliable method. Some of the aftermarket magic tools work some of the time, but will lighten your back pocket much more effectively. The old way still works, despite 'modern technology'. The most important tools are patience and even more patience! There have been times when a brake has bled fine before I am ready, others when it has taken an age.
Your best way ahead is to save your dough, think calm thoughts, pray to all your Gods and take your time! Stop over-thinking and make a start. Nothing else seems to work......
Your best way ahead is to save your dough, think calm thoughts, pray to all your Gods and take your time! Stop over-thinking and make a start. Nothing else seems to work......