brake bleeding tool

RonS
RonS Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Do any of you guys use a brake suction tool for bleeding brake fluid? Any recommendations or experiences? I used to use a Mighty Mite hand operated one, but it died and I almost think it was easier getting a buddy to help pump the pedal. Ron

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  • GrimGreaser
    GrimGreaser Senior Contributor
    I had good luck with one of them cheapo check valve ones from the parts store. That is, after I cut that crappy 'locking' connector that is supposed to keep the hose on the bleeder nipple and just stuck the tube itself on the nipple.

    I would like to get one of them pressure bleeders that forces fresh fluid through the master cylinder through the system. They also have a 'reverse' bleeder that forces fluid through the bleeder valve back through the system into the master cylinder. Guess it comes down to where you want to clean up your mess. :)
  • brumac
    brumac Expert Adviser
    Ron,
    When my pal is available I prefer to have the pedal pumped BUT, when no one is available, the Mity Mite works for me.

    Bruce
  • hoggyrubber
    hoggyrubber Expert Adviser
    i really like the cheapo check valves as well. i got some a couple of years ago that fit the stepdown i have. they make it pretty easy, my wife hates pumping the brakes for me. i don't know how well they hold up as far as if the valve inside, but they sur emake the job easier.
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    I've been using a simple one-person bleeding tool for years for all my Hudsons and just bled my Toyota today.

    It's a plastic jar partly full of old fluid. I put one end of a rubber hose over the bleeder and the other end in the fluid with a large nut pushed over the end of the hose to weight it down and keep it in the fluid.

    The jar catches the fluid from the bleeding and the fluid in the jar acts as a one way valve letting air out but preventing it from entering. No mess.

    Just open the bleeder, pump the brakes by hand or use a stick and watch the jar. When the bubbles stop you're done. Close the bleeder and curl the hose up in the jar and screw the cover on for next time.
  • lostmind
    lostmind Expert Adviser
    I've used uncle Josh method for many years.
    Never needed the wife to pump the brakes.
    No exscuse for supper being late.
    Roy
  • ESSX28-1
    ESSX28-1 Senior Contributor
    edited November 2011
    Uncle Josh wrote:
    I've been using a simple one-person bleeding tool for years for all my Hudsons and just bled my Toyota today.

    It's a plastic jar partly full of old fluid. I put one end of a rubber hose over the bleeder and the other end in the fluid with a large nut pushed over the end of the hose to weight it down and keep it in the fluid.

    The jar catches the fluid from the bleeding and the fluid in the jar acts as a one way valve letting air out but preventing it from entering. No mess.

    Just open the bleeder, pump the brakes by hand or use a stick and watch the jar. When the bubbles stop you're done. Close the bleeder and curl the hose up in the jar and screw the cover on for next time.

    You've just reminded me of the joy of brake rods!!:cheer: but U J's way is the only method I use with hydraulics!!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Just one addition to the UJ method that I use...

    I have a firewall mounted brake fluid reservoir which is connected to the cap on my master cylinder. I keep the reservoir 3/4 full of fluid and replenish it as the bleeding process is done. No need to access the brake master cylinder during the bleed process.

    Although my fluid reservoir is clear glass, Erwin Sanchez /Red River HET chapter / casts reservoirs which really look great when polished up and mounted under the hood of your Hudson.

    Thanks UJ for again bringing the practical and easy methods to maintain our Hudson products.
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