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    Brake bleeder

    Looking to buy another assisted bleeder.

    I purchased one of these for $40 delivered a while ago, but it's crap. It doesn't seem to create enough vacuum to draw the fluid through. Played around with air settings, but still no good. I'm thinking this one is cheap and crap?

    AIR Brake Bleeder KIT Vacuum Pneumatic Clutch Hydraulic Bleeder Bleeding KIT SET | eBay

    I was considering trying another cheap option:

    Hand Held Brake Bleeder Tester SET Bleed KIT Vacuum Pump CAR Motorbike Bleeding | eBay

    Anyone tried this one?

    Supercheap have one that looks similar, but WAY more expensive....

    Toledo Brake Bleeder Pump Kit - Vacuum - 310012 - Supercheap Auto Australia

    I realise the cheap ones might be a false economy, but sometimes they're fine, so asking to see if anyone else has gone through the motions...

    Other recommendations welcome too.
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    My 2 cents worth

    El-Cheapo One Man Pressure Brake Bleeding Kit!

    You don't need the pumps. Your spare wheel is a good reservoir!

    Another low cost alternative is a disposable 60ml syringe which you connect to the bleeder nipples & suck the fluid out.

    When trying to firm up a pedal, I can't speak highly enough about a small vice grip gently but firmly applied to the flexible hoses.

    If the pedal suddenly firms up where the clamp is then that's where to bleed.

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    I've got a genuine Airboy one. Cost me about $120 from Bursons a few years ago but I'm really happy with how it performs.
    Looks similar to your $40 one.

    Pretty sure I got it as I was struggling to get the clutch bled on the County, but have used it LOTS. It makes bleeding by yourself so easy that now I don't hesitate to just disconnect a caliper or hose for access and bleed afterwards. Previously I'd have gone about things the long way to avoid the bleeding issue.

    Judo - you're welcome to borrow mine if you want to try it out.

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    have a Motive Products one which was expensive.
    Of course you need an adaptor for a Disco2 which is different to all earlier LRs.
    The adaptor is a Heath Robinson affair with a chain that goes under the Master cylinder , but it works well.

    Regards Philip A

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    2nd the Airboy bleeder.
    We had one at work mainly for the LR clutches & I thought it worked so well that I bought my own. I've had it for over 20 years now & apart from a couple of hose changes due to age, it's been great.
    Scott

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    Thanks all. I've just ordered an Air Boy. I have now successfully bought cheap, bought twice.

    I'll report back after testing...
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    Fwiw I have a cheap one and was thinking it was crap too but I was just using it wrong. I thought that the air bubbles sucking through the clear tube were not good, but the air is just sucking through the nipple and hose connection.

    Connect hose, pull trigger and hold, then open nipple, bleed for a bit, then shut off nipple before releasing trigger. Just ignore all the air bubbles you can see. Worked for me.

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    The best (and cheapest) way I have ever found is to get 4 lengths of clear tubing that will fit securely over the bleed nipples and also long enough to be taped to the side of the body ABOVE the height of the master cylinder.

    Crack open all 4 bleed nipples and then add fluid to master cylinder as required.

    The fluid in the tubes will never go higher than the master cylinder and when all four have reached that height tighten up the nipples and you should find you have a nice firm pedal.

    This way does take a while but I have found it fool proof and cheap and easy.
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by D110V8D View Post
    The best (and cheapest) way I have ever found is to get 4 lengths of clear tubing that will fit securely over the bleed nipples and also long enough to be taped to the side of the body ABOVE the height of the master cylinder.

    Crack open all 4 bleed nipples and then add fluid to master cylinder as required.

    The fluid in the tubes will never go higher than the master cylinder and when all four have reached that height tighten up the nipples and you should find you have a nice firm pedal.

    This way does take a while but I have found it fool proof and cheap and easy.
    My method is similar except only one length of tube and a coffee jar at the end so only one wheel at a time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilipA View Post
    have a Motive Products one which was expensive.
    Of course you need an adaptor for a Disco2 which is different to all earlier LRs.
    The adaptor is a Heath Robinson affair with a chain that goes under the Master cylinder , but it works well.

    Regards Philip A
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