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« on: January 20, 2013, 03:59:30 PM » |
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Will be changing out my brake and clutch fluid soon. Wondering how much easier it is to use the bleeders with the vac pump? I don't work on my cars, and I will only be doing this per the honda maintenance schedule. Buying a Mityvac is not a problem, (but why buy it if I don't need to?) Is it a pain to use just the bleeders with the optional bag?
Thanks.
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Hoser
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 04:10:35 PM » |
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Shouln't need a mity vac if you have speed bleeders. Hoser
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2013, 05:57:13 PM » |
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The best time to have a Mitey Vac is when you are rebuilding master and slave cylenders, or if you have to break the system apart. Just changing fluid with speed bleeders, the vac should not be necessary  |
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Phil57
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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2013, 07:02:47 PM » |
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If you already have the bleeders you are all set. If you are asking which one to get I would get the mitey vac because you can use it for other things. The vac is very easy to use and one person can bleed the system easily. Make sure you don't let the reservoir run dry as it puts a butt load of air in the system like a lot of air in the system. I think you get the idea lots of air.
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 07:48:53 PM » |
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The speed bleeders work excellent for changing fluid. I have changed the brake fluid twice in all systems (front brakes, rear brakes, clutch) with the speed bleeders, and never felt the need for a vacuum pump.
Never used a vacuum pump with my cars/trucks either, but it was a two person job (without the speed bleeders). My wife is well versed at bleeding brakes. As an aside, she is also a FANTASTIC/AWESOME driver at the front end of a tow rope. She has much more experience in both capacities than she ever wanted.
My suggestion would be to ignore the vacuum pump and get the speed bleeders. I have heard the speed bleeders do not work if there is very much air in the system. In that case, engage the assistance of your significant other. It is a bonding experience.
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 03:16:12 AM » |
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I use speed bleeders, I think you can do a good job with them, but they
are a little finicky... I've heard of people breaking them off (bleggh) and
it seems like it might be easy to leave them too loose... I always fiddle around
too long deciding that they are properly tight.
-Mike
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sandy
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2013, 08:13:51 AM » |
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I've not use speed bleeders. I started out with the mity vac. Now I use a Harbor Freight vacuum bleeder that uses my air compressor to make a vacuum. An old trick from a snowmobile racer: Vacuum out all the old fluid. Refill with alcohol and pull that through the system. Refill with brake fluid and bleed with the vacuum tool. For the nay sayers, I've done 2 pickups, a jeep and numerous motorcycles with this procedure. Never had any problems and you'll be surprised how much stuff comes out with the alcohol.
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JC
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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2013, 08:54:33 AM » |
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I have both, and as previously mentioned unless you have to break the system open or rebuild a component, you'll be fine with just the speed bleeders.
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Chiefy
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« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 06:10:14 PM » |
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Thanks for the input. I'm going with just speed bleeders and the bag for now.
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