dkbuck Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Has anyone any experience of using this product? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I'm still mopping myself down. That long since I tried I can't remember what air pressure it suggests for the wheel used for the pressure. If you try I should reduce it down to about 5 lb, the TR brake reservoir isn't noted for a leak free lid fitting. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Its a job finding something that fits the master cylinder lid,one of those type that suck the fluid through the wheel cylinders and conect to a compressor are far better. Barry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I like the Easibleed but I dont put the fluid in its reservoir. I just use it to put air pressure on the top of the master-cylinder. I reckon only 3-4 PSI. An almost flat spare wheel is my method. I run a newly built system up on air before I fill it. Leaks dont matter if you do this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIYBOSSCAT Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Been using one for years, no problems at all. Had to change the clutch Master cylinder the other day, easy peasy. Keep to about 11psi on the spare tyre - any more and you might have a "Motorsport Mickey" Regards, Vince. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I have an used one still in the (opened) box if anyone is interested... I can take to Malvern... Yours for a tenner... http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-brakes-tools/gunson-g4062-eezibleed-brake-bleeder-kit.html Cheers Ian Edited July 22, 2013 by ianhoward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geoffd Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I've used Easiblled on two of my older cars very successfully. It's best to check there are no leaks before you put the brake fluid in the container - if it's not well sealed you get a spray over everything! Best to cover the engine bay with towels or sheets just in case. Geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I have to say, reading the above, that I will stick to the one way valve and the plastic tube! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I bought a Snap-on brake bleeder which uses a vacuum attached to a compresser.The advert blurb says it is very easy to bleed very quickly and get the air out.Well not in my case, it introduced air in the bleed pipe take off which suggested it was from the brake nipple seating and threads sucking in air from there.Still awaiting tech help from the franchise Snap -on dealer in Hayes. Another wonder tool mistake! I think so, but being from this company it should have been half decent. Live and learn. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. P.S. Doing the tip of Stuarts,block of wood forcing brake pedal locking on the brakes and leaving for a few days.Hopefully getting out any air which may be trapped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I had a similar problem Harry. The vacuum bleeder started things off OK but it never stopped pulling bubbles through. That was when I realised that it was drawing air past the bleed screw threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Vacuum bleeder = useless bubble generating machine, same experience as Pete and Harry Eezibleed = fluid everywhere! Wife (or partner if you're very modern) with foot on the clutch and a few simple instructions = perfect job, done in less time than it takes to unpack the aforementioned contraptions from their box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Vacuum bleeder = useless bubble generating machine, same experience as Pete and Harry Eezibleed = fluid everywhere! Wife (or partner if you're very modern) with foot on the clutch and a few simple instructions = perfect job, done in less time than it takes to unpack the aforementioned contraptions from their box. Hear, hear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 The vacuum method will probably work OK if you put a turn of PTFE tape around the nipple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghianightmare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I put a tyre valve through an old resevoir cap and use a bicycle pump to put a head of pressure on the fluid. I think I saw this on buckeye website. Works great. Use the wife to pump the pedal after so I know the piston is bled properly. I have an easi bleed in my box. It probably works under laboratory conditions, but not in the real world.....hence my modified cap approach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grabea Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Used an easibleed many times without any problems as long as you reduce the pressure in the tyre used, couldn't use it on my Merc 380SL as the reservoir is vented so tried a vacuum pump with the same results as everyone else, just endless bubbles!! and then there's the Bentley which is another story altogether but actually quite easy with about 5m of plastic pipe and jam jar! ATB Graham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I bought a Snap-on brake bleeder which uses a vacuum attached to a compresser.The advert blurb says it is very easy to bleed very quickly and get the air out.Well not in my case, it introduced air in the bleed pipe take off which suggested it was from the brake nipple seating and threads sucking in air from there.Still awaiting tech help from the franchise Snap -on dealer in Hayes. Another wonder tool mistake! I think so, but being from this company it should have been half decent. Live and learn. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. P.S. Doing the tip of Stuarts,block of wood forcing brake pedal locking on the brakes and leaving for a few days.Hopefully getting out any air which may be trapped. Harry, Replace the end that goes over the nipple with a piece of vacuum hose or small bore fuel hose, that normally fixes the problem with air being sucked past. As its straight it also makes it a lot easier to use. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks all, The guy who runs the franchise was being a bit cagey about a refund but recommended to wrap a piece of PTFE around the threads and if that does not work he will refund me.In the Demon Tweaks cat they sell non return brake nipples by Goodridge. Sounds like a plan. Regards Harry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I use 'Speedbleeder' brake nipples which has made the job so much easier. I guess these are the same as sold by Goodridge http://www.speedbleeder.com/ Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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