EdBwoy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:12 am
Came upon this as I was looking for the name of the bleeder kit people were using.
I have always had success with the old school manual bleed, but with about 6 cars to bleed by the end of the year. I need a pedal pushing partner that won't get tired or bored.
Bleeders are broken down into 2 camps, vacuum & pressure.
I use a vacuum bleeder (see link below). An air compressor is required to use it, it is not a manual pump system.
I have been told on certain applications, a vacuum bleeder is not as effective as a pressure bleeder because certain ABS systems incorporate check valves that make vacuum bleeders ineffective.
I have not run across this as of yet, so I cannot say if it is true or not.
I can say folks who use either system are happy with what they went with, as I am.
The unit Kmiles linked to seems like a great inexpensive vacuum bleeder.
The MityVac unit I use was much more expensive. They come in a few kits, varying by accessories offered. The flow control switch (the black upside down U shaped trigger that is bolted to the handle) is a variable flow control, so you can vary the amount of vacuum applied. It stays in the position you put it at, so it is hands free as you work the bleeder screw.
The unit is extremely well built.
https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV6835-V ... 06XRAHTYV9