where can i buy a vacuum bleeder? - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

V · 12-21-2006, 08:10 PM

anyone? i havent really started looking for it yet, so i wanna see where the best place to go would be. i figure itll be easier to bleed my whole brake system that way since i have the compressor now. Then i just gotta read up on how to bleed ABS brakes since the system was completely drained.

Fast92RS · 12-21-2006, 08:28 PM

I got a nice one from Matco that is air operated. Has a automatic filler as well to keap mast. cyl. topped off. It works excelent. I had my system drained as well when I upgraded brakes and lines.

WildBillyT · 12-21-2006, 10:35 PM

I used to use a mityvac but I dumped it for one of Motive products pressure bleeders. Have a look at them, they may be a bit more money but bleeding is a dream.

V · 12-21-2006, 10:40 PM

this type?

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MVP%2D0250&N=700+ 400590+4294820435+115&autoview=sku

they are actually i think cheaper than the mityvac setups. I just need something i can bleed my full brake system by myself.

BonzoHansen · 12-21-2006, 10:44 PM

Billy, with that, can I skip bench bleeding the MC?

WildBillyT · 12-21-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokingSS

this type?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

they are actually i think cheaper than the mityvac setups. I just need something i can bleed my full brake system by myself.

Yes. That's the one, probably even the same one I have. It will do both brakes and clutches, and it will make it a one man job. I have nothing but positive feedback for mine.

The mityvac thing started to get annoying, especially when I did two brake systems that were completely drained. That's a lot of handle squeezing.

As for skipping bench bleeding, I'm not sure...

BonzoHansen · 12-21-2006, 10:54 PM

That kit is all I would need? No adapters or anything?

I guess I can BB mine...considering that is where it is....

WildBillyT · 12-21-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

That kit is all I would need? No adapters or anything?

I guess I can BB mine...considering that is where it is....

Mine was this one:

MVP-0250 POWER BLEEDER PRO KIT

It comes with three adapters. I haven't used the rectangular adapter yet but I'm pretty positive it will work on two-reservoir "old style" masters.

BonzoHansen · 12-21-2006, 11:00 PM

Looks like I'm buying another tool soon.

V · 12-21-2006, 11:40 PM

well the bleeders i was considerign were the type you hook up to an air compressor, so no pumping involved, but the motive one may work regardless. i need to bleed my clutch as well.

Fast92RS · 12-22-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokingSS

well the bleeders i was considerign were the type you hook up to an air compressor, so no pumping involved, but the motive one may work regardless. i need to bleed my clutch as well.

This is the one I was talking about Part BB70850K.
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/to...ype=T&cat=2101
They sell it in eppy's in howell as well. It a little cheaper.
http://www.eppys.com/Shop/Product.cf...bCategoryID=11

johnjzjz · 12-22-2006, 06:28 PM

you do know they now make a bleader the has a ball/spring in it and releases fluid and does not let air back in they work real well with little sumerged hoses in a cup -- real cheap -- and it works ---- i can hunt up a picture we sell them to the bike guys all the time -- jz

WildBillyT · 12-22-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjzjz

you do know they now make a bleader the has a ball/spring in it and releases fluid and does not let air back in they work real well with little sumerged hoses in a cup -- real cheap -- and it works ---- i can hunt up a picture we sell them to the bike guys all the time -- jz

Speed bleeders, with a built in check ball. I've used them too, they are pretty good. But you still have to pump the brakes a lot, and you can't inspect the fluid for bubbles as it flows through the tube when you are alone.

camaro2you · 12-22-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokingSS

this type?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

they are actually i think cheaper than the mityvac setups. I just need something i can bleed my full brake system by myself.

i bought that one myself over the summer and it worked great but i still have to figure out my brake problem......just another thing to my list.

johnjzjz · 12-23-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT

Speed bleeders, with a built in check ball. I've used them too, they are pretty good. But you still have to pump the brakes a lot, and you can't inspect the fluid for bubbles as it flows through the tube when you are alone.

ok you are correct but next time you dont have some one to help you put a clear line ( washer sprayer hose ) on the bleader and the other end into a cup ( clear see through ) submerge the line in fluid ( could be water in cup ) hang from something kneal down and watch using your hand to pump master -- sometimes their is no one else around --- and this is another way to get it done -- jz

Batman · 12-26-2006, 06:30 AM

Definately go with the pressure bleeder, you won't believe the difference. I had the Mity-Vac and it was OK but kind of a PITA to use. The pressure bleeder really knocks the time down to almost nothing. I would think you would still need to bench bleed the master cylinder, but I amnot 100% sure.