Good Brake Bleeder?


Jokeshopbeard

Jokeshopbeard

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Gonna have to replace a rear caliper on my DD ('94 Accord) in the next week or so, and having never done the job before, I'm looking at buying myself a bleeding kit.

Have come across this one, hoping one of you techies can tell me if this kit is any good and/or recommend another.

http://www.gunson.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=674&item=1818

Plus any advice you have on replacing a caliper would be much appreciated!!
 
instead of replacing the caliper, have you looked to see if you can get a rebuild kit? obviously depending whats wrong with it :)
 
Have contemplated it, but due to time restrictions/lack of knowledge, I think it'll be a lot earier to just get a new caliper on there.

Will still need to bleed none the less..
 
You will not necessarily need a bleeder buy you will need something to clamp the flexi pipe (mole grips).
Feel free to call me on 07867 900543 if you need any advise or get stuck.
Dunx
 
you wont need brake bleeder man, just get a friend to sit inside pushing the pedal and you can bleed the two back calipers.. or clamp the line as said above.

all you need is brake line spanner, cheaper that bleeding kit:)
 
use a little tube (windshield sprayer hose) & a soda bottle that is clean!
start bleeding in this order:
rear passenger, rear driver, front passenger, then front driver...
I do mine like this..(with a friend)
loosen the 10mm bleeder while your friend pumps the brake (slowly to the bottom) 5 times but have him hold the pedal on the 5th press! at the same time you tighten the 10mm bleeder valve.
you should see the fluid kind of spray or spit out. Continue this process 3 times on each caliper until you get a strong spray of brake fluid! But also make sure you keep your eye on the fluid level in the reservoir. . (use the same brake fluid in the bottle you use to refill the reservoir ....
 
Usually I use a bottle and a bleeder hose, open up the valve
and WAIT. The gravity will do the job fine :dance:
 
Apologies guys, I think I should have explained my aims a little better, I was planning on replacing the brake fluid at the same time (want to test the process on my DD before doing this on my EK9) as doing the caliper.

Unfortunately the write-ups I've seen are conflicting, and no proper write up on it here.

Am I right in assuming that you do need a bleeder to replace brake fluid?

Thanks for all the help!
 
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