i bought one of these ****ty little brake bleeder kits and its a peice of junk
the hose is too small to fit over the bleeder screw, and on the rear drums you need to use a socket to let the fluid out so theres no point in using it as air is going o get in anyway when you take the kit off to tighten the screw! im taking this thing back
im so frustrated this is a stupid problem to have. its ****ing windy outside and my driveway is on a hill onto a busy street.

is there a better way without spending 100$ to bleed brakes? or should i just call a buddy, and use a socket on a ratchet, and just let the fluid run onto my driveway for the drums

 

I've had one of these MityVac kits for almost 5 years now..

TUNE-UP/BRAKE BLEEDING KIT : JC Whitney, Parts and Accessories

 

Why use kits?

Use gravity.

 

so how does that thing work?

you hook the squeesable gun looking part to the bleeder screw on the caliper or drum?

 

The "gun" pulls a vacuum on the catch-cup, which is attached to the
brake bleeder valve. When you crack open the bleeder, the fluid is pulled
and caught in the cup. Nothing travels through the "gun" except air.

(can also be used to reverse bleed clutch hydraullics, etc..)

Also useful for catching the brake fluid even when doing a 2-person bleed.

IMHO,
- 2person bleeding is the best way to bleed brakes
- speed bleeders can't get all the air out
- gravity bleeds leave alot of air in the lines
- the vacuum bleeder is the quickest/least-messy method

ymmv
mike

 

I just bought speed bleeders today, they are pricey but worth every penny if you ask me. You could get them cheap online. Gravity is always an option, but I don't have the patience.
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I just read the last post, I don't agree I just installed a new master cylinder, power booster, calipers, and my pedal is rock solid. It's the first time I used speed bleeders, and they do get all the air out.
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And that's just hilarious that you say gravity bleeding leaves air in the lines, every shop i've worked at gravity bleeds sometimes, with no problems.

 

im going to make one of these with the top of a master cylinder from the junk yard


bleeder

 

Damn I coulda used one of them the other day ask Ed.....