RADAR Magnet
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I'm interested in getting a bleeder and looked at the Mity vac but there are a bunch of different versions. Anyone have a recommendation for one that works best for bikes? Thanks.
Bleeder recommendations
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avizpls
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If you will have access to air, cant beat SnapOn BB5001. ( http://www.superstreetbike.com/hotproducts/1303_sbkp_snap_on_tools_brake_bleeder_used_and_reviewed/ )
If you want a manual one, get one with a metal body. I have a Blue Point...not sure of the model number. Avoid the cheapo all-plastic ones.
If you want a manual one, get one with a metal body. I have a Blue Point...not sure of the model number. Avoid the cheapo all-plastic ones.
i first got the bleeder bag from STG and i still use that to this day. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=3347
I also have a Mity Vac but i only use that if i completely drain all fluid out of the brake system. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=9710
I also have a Mity Vac but i only use that if i completely drain all fluid out of the brake system. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=9710
Don't bother with a Mighty Vac or any other bleeder mechanism. Buy yourself a Speed Bleeder for each caliper and your done. At $7 a piece, they are completely worth it. I have a Mighty Vac that I have in my trailer, but it hasn't seen daylight in 4-5 years. All you need is a hose and a water bottle to bleed your brakes. Just so you know, they have a little spring inside with a ball bearing that allows you pump the fluid out without air getting back in. They look almost identical to your OEM bleed screws.
Best $7 purchase bar none I have made for a motorcycle.
Best $7 purchase bar none I have made for a motorcycle.
I bought a Mityvac Silverline Elite Hand Vacuum / Pressure Pump a few years ago. I use it several times a year to change the clutch/brake fluid in my several bikes.
It works well and makes bleeding brakes a one-man job. The in-line reservoir keeps the job nice and tidy too.
Your hand will get tired squeezing the lever. It is a hand pump after all.
It works well and makes bleeding brakes a one-man job. The in-line reservoir keeps the job nice and tidy too.
Your hand will get tired squeezing the lever. It is a hand pump after all.
avizpls
#11-A
Actually, I couldnt agree more. The tools are very useful for setting up a dry system, but for easy bleeds and fluid flushes, this cant be beat. I have the same on my track bike and come to think of it, I dont use any vacuum bleeder on it ever. Crack em open, pump til your heart's content, and tighten them back up.
RADAR Magnet
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I guess I'm a little wary of speed bleeders after reading threads about air getting in through the threads and having to apply tape or grease to prevent. I can do that but was thinking something like a mity vac would be a better solution. Not so?
Unbroken13
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I just bleed the ole fashion way... I open them and let them drip... Works every time
I've had the speed bleeders on my front calipers and the rear for about a year now, no issues. When the brake system is not dry i use the mity vac but everyother time it's just the tube and bag that i linked up. Takes a whole of about 5min to completely bleed the brakes to where it's perfect. Speed bleeders definitely the way to go
:agree:Thunderace;277546 wrote: Buy yourself a Speed Bleeder for each caliper and your done. At $7 a piece, they are completely worth it. I have a Mighty Vac that I have in my trailer, but it hasn't seen daylight in 4-5 years. All you need is a hose and a water bottle to bleed your brakes. Just so you know, they have a little spring inside with a ball bearing that allows you pump the fluid out without air getting back in. They look almost identical to your OEM bleed screws.
Best $7 purchase bar none I have made for a motorcycle.
Unbroken13
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Those are slick
No worries at all using them. I've had them on my bike since 2008 and I have never had a brake issue because of them. The key is to just barely loosen them when bleeding. I normally apply pressure to the lever as I loosen the bleeder until I feel it start to flow. Pump the brake until I've run a couple reservoirs through the line, then tighten it back up. My lever is extremely solid when done.
HondaGalToo
Control Rider
MityVac is useful if trying to get fluid flowing through dry lines, that's about all it's good for. Even so, you then need to follow up with a "traditional" bleed. The Speedbleeders make the job easier. I've used them for years with no issues. I've heard that air can get thru the threads. The threads have some sort of coating. If that does become a problem, they sell the stuff so you can "repaint" them. I wouldn't use tape or grease.
R1aven
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Motion Pro Hydraulic Bleeder
I considered the speed bleeders at one point but opted to go another route. I bought the Motion Pro Hydraulic Brake Bleeder for $18 and haven't ever looked back. I have used it just to flush the fluid and I have used it to fill an empty system after installing SS brake lines. It makes doing brakes a one person job and I am able to use this to help other friends with their brakes and even on my car. It is basically just a check valve. Squeeze your lever and start to crack the bleeder on the caliper until fluid starts to flow, then just keep pumping the lever until your done!
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/71/995/4935/ITEM/Motion-Pro-Hydraulic-Brake-Bleeder.aspx?WT.ac=RichAutoComplete
I considered the speed bleeders at one point but opted to go another route. I bought the Motion Pro Hydraulic Brake Bleeder for $18 and haven't ever looked back. I have used it just to flush the fluid and I have used it to fill an empty system after installing SS brake lines. It makes doing brakes a one person job and I am able to use this to help other friends with their brakes and even on my car. It is basically just a check valve. Squeeze your lever and start to crack the bleeder on the caliper until fluid starts to flow, then just keep pumping the lever until your done!
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/71/995/4935/ITEM/Motion-Pro-Hydraulic-Brake-Bleeder.aspx?WT.ac=RichAutoComplete
Meat
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I'm not saying that people haven't claimed or had problems with air leaking into the braking system. But, it seems like you would see the brake fluid coming out before you would have air going in. The positive pressure in the caliper is much greater than the negative procedure. I'm not saying it doesn't happen but I would be extremely skeptical.
some guy #2
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It's such a minor leak you can't see air bubbles but the lever will feel soft. If you bleed your brakes often (which you should) the thread sealant wears off. I bought the bottle of goop they sell and repaint all the bleeders at least once a year.
Speed bleeders are one of the first things I buy for my bikes. Great product and make bleeding brakes very very easy.
Speed bleeders are one of the first things I buy for my bikes. Great product and make bleeding brakes very very easy.
RADAR Magnet
New Member
Ok, you all have convinced me. But I went to pick up a set and saw that some sites require me to specify the size and thread pitch info while others do not. Do I really need to find the thread info (doesn't seem easy) or can I just select Honda and wait for them to arrive?
I'm a bad salesman, because I don't see the need for aftermarket bleeders. Bleeding brakes on a motorcycle is not a two person job...pinch the rubber line off the reservoir if you're taking off calipers or installing brake lines. Install components. Crack bleeders open, un pitch the rubber line, take cap off m/c. Wait till fluid dribbles out the bleeders. Bleed them a few times, top off m/c, done. You may want to bleed at the m/c before bleeding the calipers.
I tried a set of speed bleeders on my old bike. Never could get them to work properly.
I tried a set of speed bleeders on my old bike. Never could get them to work properly.
SB7100S M7 x 1.0 1.19 (30.22)
Got from here http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5089
I bought mine from STG got the stainless steel ones