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Hello all.
Can I get some advice from the people in the know. I bought a vacuum brake bleeder in the hope it would make it much easier to do. I can not get it to work. It holds vacuum and easily empties a container of brake fluid in no time. Problem is it will not suck brake fluid from the bleed nipple, the most I can get out is a couple of drops. What the hell am I doing wrong ? Car is a FG mk11 6 cylinder ute. Last edited by ford12; 26-01-2023 at 08:20 PM. |
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I'm wondering if the bleeder nipple might be blocked with crud Ford12?
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Sure you got enough pressure?
They generally need around 100psi.
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Is this one of those ones that connect to a air compressor?
I bought one too, it sucks balls and doesn't do squat. It sits in the corner gathering dust now. |
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Hi. try doing it with the lid off the master cyl. Cheers MD
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I bought a reasonably cheap one from Sydney Tools and it works fine - WITHOUT the brake pedal being pushed
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/d...e-bleeding-kit
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I must be doing something wrong. |
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Usually it sucks around the threads on the bleeder nipple, try only opening it 1/4 of a turn. or Try gravity bleeding, open the nipple place a catch container under, make sure master cylinder is full and go and make a cup of coffee or tea. Check the master cylinder fluid level and top up once per wheel. Make a cup between each wheel and remember to go when needed. Sure it's slow, but we found with the race cars it was the only way to guarantee a complete bleed (apparently drivers don't appreciate coming to the 1st corner and finding no brakes, go figure) Stay safe Terry aka Tbro |
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I second this Method, Sure It's time consuming But, It works.. |
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Vacuum bleeders work well in dealer situations where time is critical to do multiple operations. Pumping fluid via the pedal is the best. although requiring more people to accomplish.
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I wonder if it has something to do with the ABS system
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ABS is electronic not hydraulic
ABS is an over-ride system and only works when your foot is firmly planted on the brake pedal with the car running
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electronic activates hydraulic, they are not interchangeable, I can back it in your car doesn't have electric brakes
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