Bleeding the Brakes

[shapeless]

I've never used a kit...but I've never bled them on a bike either.

Do you recommend a kit?

Brake Bleeder & Brake Bleeder Vacuum Pump Kit

[ryoung57]

They make it easier but you still need to do it the good old fashioned way to finish out.

[earz]

+1

Or buy speed bleeders.

[Egg1456]

I would bleed the old fashioned way and then take it in
To be bled. I bled mine and they were firmer after tergin vaccume bled them

[CREEPINGONCHROME]

use mighty vac kit!i have used it for years works the best.

[shapeless]

Originally Posted by CREEPINGONCHROME

use mighty vac kit!i have used it for years works the best.

I looked at the MityVac kit, but it's 2x's the cost...is it 2x's better?

$25 or $50 isn't a big deal, but is it better than the average kits?

[CREEPINGONCHROME]

35.00 dollars at oreilly or snap-on or matco sell them for about 90.00 dollars.

[shapeless]

Originally Posted by CREEPINGONCHROME

35.00 dollars at oreilly or snap-on or matco sell them for about 90.00 dollars.

Thanks buddy.

[earz]

A lot of newer master cylinders have a bleeder on them as well. If not, you can still get the air that gets trapped in the m/cyl to brake line connection by pumping the brakes and loosening that banjo bolt with the brake lever held. Same as cracking open the bleeder. Of course you'll want a rag wrapped around this area to catch the fluid that leaks out.