Brake bleeder kit recommendation
#1
Brake bleeder kit recommendation
I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX, 4 cyl, manual xmission. I'm interested in changing the brake fluid. I'm looking for a brake bleeder kit. This would be for a one person operation, meaning I don't have another person who can pump the brakes while I watch the fluid drain at the bleed valve. I also don't have access to an air compressor to use with the kit. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable, quality brake bleeder kit?
#2
Just do a self bleed then use tubing for a pump at the end. At least that's how I do it. Steps I take:
-Open bleeder and let it self bleed
-Wait until it runs clear and tighten
-Put tubing on and put it in a container of clean fluid (ensure the fluid is over the end of the tube)
-Loosen bleeder valve and pump brake one time then tighten.
- Then move to the next one (refill reservoir as needed)
This method does take longer to do
If you want an actual kit then a like this will do.
-Open bleeder and let it self bleed
-Wait until it runs clear and tighten
-Put tubing on and put it in a container of clean fluid (ensure the fluid is over the end of the tube)
-Loosen bleeder valve and pump brake one time then tighten.
- Then move to the next one (refill reservoir as needed)
This method does take longer to do
If you want an actual kit then a like this will do.
#5
If your master cylinder hasn't run dry, you can just use a clear plastic hose and let the system gravity bleed until you see the fluid turn clear. Just make sure the brake fluid level doesn't drop below the bottom of the plastic reservoir.
#8
PAhonda, thanks for the reminder to ensure that the master cylinder reservoir doesn't drop below the bottom of the plastic reservoir.
I tried to do a "dry run" today. I crept under the car and located one of the bleed nipples. I slipped an 8mm combo wrench (using the closed end) on the nut just below the nipple, to make sure it could be loosened. See picture. The nut wouldn't budge, even after squirting WD-40 (in the process I lost the nipple rubber cap in the wheel abyss). The 8mm wrench has a very small length, hence it doesn't provide much leverage. How can I overcome this issue?
I tried to do a "dry run" today. I crept under the car and located one of the bleed nipples. I slipped an 8mm combo wrench (using the closed end) on the nut just below the nipple, to make sure it could be loosened. See picture. The nut wouldn't budge, even after squirting WD-40 (in the process I lost the nipple rubber cap in the wheel abyss). The 8mm wrench has a very small length, hence it doesn't provide much leverage. How can I overcome this issue?