Brake Bleed Problems - Bubbles!!!

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Sep 3, 2010 | 03:40 PM

#11

Bmr4life

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From: ATL

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo2

If you have a compressor, get one of these, http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...der-92924.html. I've tried many different brake bleeder contraptions over the years; this one is the best. I flushed/bled the entire system in about 15 minutes.

Now that's awesome. I may have to give that a try. I wonder if I can find that at a car part store or sears.

Sep 3, 2010 | 09:08 PM

#12

Lil_Chef

3rd Gear Member

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 605

From: FL

i had the same "bubble " issue when i installed my brakes in july. i had a soft pedal until i pressure bled my system. for some reason the "old school" way of bleeding the brakes just doesnt work with these calipers (or i wasnt patient enough)

Sep 4, 2010 | 07:51 AM

#13

Bmr4life

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From: ATL

How about one of these?

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt2538.html

I think it has a check valve in it.

Last edited by Bmr4life; Sep 4, 2010 at 08:05 AM.

Sep 4, 2010 | 02:52 PM

#14

Bmr4life

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From: ATL

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Originally Posted by bingo2

Thanks again for posting this. I completely forgot there is a Harbor Freight store 3 miles from my house. Just got back from picking one up. Looks like it should work perfectly. I was a little confused as to how the auto filler works, but I read the manual and tried the adapters and I get it now.