Thank you very much for the feedback! I figured that this wasn’t a unique situation. Based on the other comments, it appears to be common with this model.
Thanks for the demo, was very informative about the trigger being pushed half way. I wasn’t making any progress with pushing the trigger all the way and thought I wasted the $30. I’m restoring a 1958 Dodge Power Wagon and put all new linings, lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. So it’s been frustrating trying just to pull fluid couldn’t get hardly anything to flow. Thanks
Good stuff buddy, thank you. I'm not sure the little bubbles are really even an issue, at a certain point in time, with only one bleeder cracked, you have removed the air. So, you may still see bubbles, from the threads, but with the vacuum on, close the fitting, and it really should be complete.
Great and honest video. I wish i would have came across this video before tossing the kit back in the box after 20min of getting little to no vacuum from my 80 gallon compressor. I ended up performing the flushing/ bleeding process via 2 people (my son and I) which took 30min total for all 4 wheels.
Thanks this is the best video I have seen about vacuum bleeding with that tool, which I have too. Yesterday I used it to suck out the old fluid from the reservoir. Works great for that. But actually bleeding, not great. I feel like it just sucks air from the stupid bleeder screw threads, even if I use grease to seal it. The only variable I have not played with is the pressure from my compressor. I think the instructions say 70 psi. Have you tried different pressures with any better results? Thanks
Thank you for the feedback. I did try to adjust the regulated air pressure without any improvement. I also tried two different compressors without any improvement. I also read the instructions and in my kit, the instructions were very vague about air - making no mention of pressure, but more about having enough CFM of flow. The one compressor that I used was a Grainger “Speedaire” 60Gal with a high CFM rating.
I think the hand held pump uses 7-12 psi or 15-25 hg to bleed brakes. This thing is an air hog, my 8 gallon compressor would need to refill every other minute so it took a little longer to get the job done. The hand pump might be better or make one out of a hand soap pump and a tube. Its just a fast way to gravity flush the system.
I recall the instructions stating that it required a compressor with at least 90psi and @2cfm. It says nowhere to regulate the air pressure down. I actually did try to regulate the air pressure down and it didn’t benefit me at all.
I have had no issues with mine, I can hold the trigger wide open and it works fine. I do have a very good compressor, I don't recall what CFM it has but I remember that it was much higher than other compressors. Thanks for the video, clear tubing is a great idea.
Jeez, the suction on that thing is pitiful. Amazon has a $20 pneumatic brake fluid extractor with a blue anodized aluminum venturi sitting on top of the bottle. It sucks the brake fluid out in a snap compared to this thing. It goes so fast that you actually do need a refill bottle on top of the master cylinder, because it'll empty the reservoir out in a minute. This Harbor Freight goes so slow that I would even bother with the refill bottle.
Thank you for sharing. I will know to look into them if I need something better in the future. It’s no wonder why they get a bad name with their tool quality. If you put your name on the package, you might want to make sure it works before you sell it… The instructions are terrible. The only reason I figured this out was because I refused to give up AND returning anything at HF is less than enjoyable.😖
This is the first honest video pertaining to this bleeder that I have found thus far.
Thank you very much for the feedback! I figured that this wasn’t a unique situation. Based on the other comments, it appears to be common with this model.
Thanks for the demo, was very informative about the trigger being pushed half way. I wasn’t making any progress with pushing the trigger all the way and thought I wasted the $30. I’m restoring a 1958 Dodge Power Wagon and put all new linings, lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. So it’s been frustrating trying just to pull fluid couldn’t get hardly anything to flow. Thanks
This is why I do it, to help contribute to people. Thank you for your feedback, Rick. Did you get it to work by doing half trigger?
Good stuff buddy, thank you. I'm not sure the little bubbles are really even an issue, at a certain point in time, with only one bleeder cracked, you have removed the air. So, you may still see bubbles, from the threads, but with the vacuum on, close the fitting, and it really should be complete.
Thank you for your feedback. I agree with you 100%. I try to be thorough, but that’s near impossible with a tool of this caliber.
Thanks Im going to tape a stop in it so i dont go pass 1/2mark w/piece of wood taped inside of the trigger handle.
Great and honest video. I wish i would have came across this video before tossing the kit back in the box after 20min of getting little to no vacuum from my 80 gallon compressor. I ended up performing the flushing/ bleeding process via 2 people (my son and I) which took 30min total for all 4 wheels.
Thank you for the feedback!
I usually put some grease or Teflon paste on the thread’s to seal them.
Awesome suggestion, thank you!
Thanks this is the best video I have seen about vacuum bleeding with that tool, which I have too. Yesterday I used it to suck out the old fluid from the reservoir. Works great for that. But actually bleeding, not great. I feel like it just sucks air from the stupid bleeder screw threads, even if I use grease to seal it. The only variable I have not played with is the pressure from my compressor. I think the instructions say 70 psi. Have you tried different pressures with any better results? Thanks
Thank you for the feedback. I did try to adjust the regulated air pressure without any improvement. I also tried two different compressors without any improvement. I also read the instructions and in my kit, the instructions were very vague about air - making no mention of pressure, but more about having enough CFM of flow. The one compressor that I used was a Grainger “Speedaire” 60Gal with a high CFM rating.
Great tutorial on how to use this breake bleeding tool.
Good tips .
With this system do you need to compress the breake pedal ?
Thank you for your feedback. With this kit you don’t need (or want) to depress the brake pedal.
@hookedonsound6396 OK thank you, that makes it easier .
I think the hand held pump uses 7-12 psi or 15-25 hg to bleed brakes. This thing is an air hog, my 8 gallon compressor would need to refill every other minute so it took a little longer to get the job done. The hand pump might be better or make one out of a hand soap pump and a tube. Its just a fast way to gravity flush the system.
I recall the instructions stating that it required a compressor with at least 90psi and @2cfm. It says nowhere to regulate the air pressure down. I actually did try to regulate the air pressure down and it didn’t benefit me at all.
@@SupraSeth I bought one after making the comment and found out that it truly is an air hog that needs the 90 psi to work.
@@paulh3446 The Venturi effect isn’t very efficient when it comes to air flow/ pressure.
I have had no issues with mine, I can hold the trigger wide open and it works fine. I do have a very good compressor, I don't recall what CFM it has but I remember that it was much higher than other compressors.
Thanks for the video, clear tubing is a great idea.
if you use the latch on the handle will that be too far? I can't get mine to work and I'll try this method today when i get home. fingers crossed.
I honestly don’t recall mine having a latch.
Jeez, the suction on that thing is pitiful. Amazon has a $20 pneumatic brake fluid extractor with a blue anodized aluminum venturi sitting on top of the bottle. It sucks the brake fluid out in a snap compared to this thing. It goes so fast that you actually do need a refill bottle on top of the master cylinder, because it'll empty the reservoir out in a minute. This Harbor Freight goes so slow that I would even bother with the refill bottle.
Thank you for sharing. I will know to look into them if I need something better in the future. It’s no wonder why they get a bad name with their tool quality. If you put your name on the package, you might want to make sure it works before you sell it… The instructions are terrible. The only reason I figured this out was because I refused to give up AND returning anything at HF is less than enjoyable.😖
Mine just keeps sucking air
If you squeeze the trigger partway and place your finger over the tubing, you feel no vacuum?