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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Post #1
Just stumbled across these and wondered of anyone had used them before?

http://www.speedbleeder.com/

They have a built-in ball valve in the nipple and stop fluid coming out or air going in when bleeding unless the pedal is being depressed...

Thoughts?

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Posted 16th Feb 2013 at 19:39
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cooper666

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Cheaper to put a one way valve on the end of your bleed pipe

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Posted 16th Feb 2013 at 19:44
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MartinObviously

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Not keen on that, you can't see if there's bubbles or not. you'd have to rely on it 100%.

I'll stick to the submerged one way valve in a jar of fluid with clear pipe thanks :p

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Posted 16th Feb 2013 at 19:54
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mr swampy s16

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Pretty common to use on bikes
Posted 16th Feb 2013 at 20:09
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JWP EFi

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i prefer the 2 man method, least that way you can be reassured of a properly bled caliper/cylinder

although ive been using my new pressure bleeder on TX taxis and it seems to work a treat, handy

when theres no one around to help.
Posted 16th Feb 2013 at 20:35
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pete_rallye

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Post #6
AP racing do some similar ones, one bit goes in the caliper and an attachment attaches it to open it for bleeding. Only about £250/caliper....

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Posted 16th Feb 2013 at 20:47
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Fair enough, I think I'll steer clear then. Yes

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Posted 17th Feb 2013 at 13:10
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tvrfan007

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Use the one way valve in a length of tube you can get from Halfords for like 5 quid, I use that when bleeding by myself and it works a treat - you can even get one with a pot attached at the end.

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 09:22
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These are awesome but u need a good length of clear pipe to watch the bubbles.

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 09:51
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Personally I like using the Gunsons Eezibleed, seems to work very well I find. That way, you don't need any kind of one-way valve.

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 10:02
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I have a one man bleeder, cost a little more but well worth it as its so easy to use.

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 10:04
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MartinObviously

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stan_306gti6 wrote:
Personally I like using the Gunsons Eezibleed, seems to work very well I find. That way, you don't need any kind of one-way valve.


I have one of them Thumbs up

Still doesn't beat a jar with some clear pipe, blocked off with a slit in it. perfect one way home-made valve Yes

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 13:10
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I've only used the Eezebleed but did work very well!
If it works stick with it,.. I wouldn't trust myself with a Blue Peter spesh! LOL

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 13:28
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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^^I wouldn't trust you with a lot Dave to be honest...LOL

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 15:38
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Of course using a Gunson kit you eliminate the need for a one-way valve as it's constantly being pressurised out. Yes

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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 15:39
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stan_306gti6 wrote:
^^I wouldn't trust you with a lot Dave to be honest...LOL


LOL that's Rich form the fella that swears you can remove the head with the exhaust manifold
Still attatched mr pug mechanic! Whistle
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Posted 21st Feb 2013 at 22:45
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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LOL

Yeah true, Carl swears it can be done but I just couldn't manage it that day. Laugh

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Posted 22nd Feb 2013 at 20:37
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buzzbrightyear

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Post #18
I just use clear pipe, cheap and easy to see the fluid condition coming out, I do wonder if the constant pressing up and down of the pedal hurts the master cylinder and keep thinking about getting a power blender thing they use in garages.

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Posted 23rd Feb 2013 at 13:38
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smegal

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Post #19
I always wanted one of these. I always found the EEZbleed awkward as you had to let the pressure down on the tyre to stop the fluid p**sing out of seals etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-22495-PUMP-ACTION-ONE-PERSON-PRESSURE-BRAKE-BLEEDER-/360544801684?

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Posted 24th Feb 2013 at 15:01
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footah212

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Post #20
smegal wrote:
I always wanted one of these. I always found the EEZbleed awkward as you had to let the pressure down on the tyre to stop the fluid p**sing out of seals etc.

Gunson Eezebleed ftw. Bit of ptfe tape round the reservoir threads to get a good seal.

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Posted 24th Feb 2013 at 17:08
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