Brake Fluid Bleeder

Suspension; Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshafts; Brakes; Steering; Throttle and clutch cable issues
Forum rules
Hints, tips and guides for repair and modification - the FAQ section on the main website is worth checking first for information relating to common faults and technical help. Useful posts and guides will be added to the FAQ http://www.sciroccoregister.co.uk/scirocco-faq
Post Reply
Lukeh17
Posts: 419
Joined: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:58 pm
fill in the right answer: 15

Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by Lukeh17 »

Hi,

Which brake fluid bleeder do you guys recommend to use?

Cheers


Nate
Posts: 4045
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:37 pm
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: Cirencester / Swindon

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by Nate »

I use either a small bit of hose, a jam jar and an assistant, or I use a mitivac vacuum bleeder. I've tried a gunsons easibleed and a bit snap on industrial one and didn't get on with them.


Image

Check out my photostream on Flickr
'69 bay, '79 bay, '74 bug, '78 GLS, '91 GT2, '10 SAAB 9-3
monzajake
Posts: 744
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:13 pm
fill in the right answer: 15
Location: surrey

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by monzajake »

Gunsons easibleed always works fine for me.
I've got one if you want to borrow it luke. Call me if you want to use it matey


Image
Lukeh17
Posts: 419
Joined: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:58 pm
fill in the right answer: 15

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by Lukeh17 »

Cheers for the offer Jake. I was tempted to go with what Nate said as it's the cheaper option ;-) . Will certainly call you if I need it though. Cheers


Lukeh17
Posts: 419
Joined: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:58 pm
fill in the right answer: 15

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by Lukeh17 »

Which brake fluid do you guys use?


User avatar
james butler
Posts: 2978
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:54 pm
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: birmingham

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by james butler »

dot 4 and buy it in 5 litres as you will lose loads in the bleeding process that you cannot reuse


I dont mind project cars but I HATE SANDING!!!
Lukeh17
Posts: 419
Joined: Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:58 pm
fill in the right answer: 15

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by Lukeh17 »

Cheers thanks James


mark1gls
Posts: 3957
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:28 pm
fill in the right answer: 10
Location: Somerset

Re: Brake Fluid Bleeder

Post by mark1gls »

I use this sort of set up but I still have someone in the car pressing the brake pedal while I open and close the bleed nipple. With the hose connected it stops brake fluid going every where and you can see the colour and any bubbles in the brake fluid as it comes out.
1l is plenty if you are using this sort of set up, you will need more if using a pressure bleeding system.

I would spray some penetrating oil on the bleed nipples to start socking in.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIZIBLEED-ONE ... xyuR5TY3rk


Mk1 78 Scirocco GLS 1.6 FR, weekend toy.
Mk1 88 Golf GTi cabriolet 1.8 DX. Daily drive.
Membership No. 323
Post Reply