Thread: TD5 easy clutch/brake bleed

I just had to do my slave cylinder easy apart from the stupid 10mm head on a bolt that all other car makers put a 12 or 13 mm head on them...Grr 2 hours to get 1 bolt out - but because it hasn't been removed since new - not surprising really.
Anyway trying to bleed it by myself was an almost impossible task until I had a thought. I removed the vacuum line from the alternator and connected a 3 metre length of hose to it. I then got a glass jar with a metal lid and drilled 3 holes in it. 1 hole is for the hose to the vacuum pump , 1 hole is for a short length of clear hose to go to the bleeder nipple and the other hole is left open.
To use it place your spanner on the bleeder nipple and then the short length of hose onto the bleeder nipple. Start the car, put your finger over the 3rd hole and crack open the bleeder nipple. It will suck the brake fluid out of the nipple and into the jar - when you remove your finger from the hole it will stop sucking.

I made sure I used a jar that held less than the reservoir did so I would not empty it by mistake. Having the 3 metre hose ( I didn't want to cut it) made sure it would reach all 4 wheels and the clutch.
It makes it so easy to do by yourself - it was worth the 5 minutes it took to make.
It worked so well I did a complete brake fluid replacement !
Sorry I don't have pictures as the camera in my phone died about 12 years ago - no I wont ever get a smart phone so don't even think it lol.
Hope this helps someone.

Another easy way for the bleeding the brakes is 2 wires and a toggle switch. Remove the abs relay and put the two wires in the right slots ( been a while cant remember which ones, but got it from this forum) then simply flick the switch, open the bleeder and enjoy.