Last time, I rigged my own. Took a pop bottle, drilled a hole in the top and epoxied a hose in. Added some string so I could hang it upside down and put about half a cup of fresh brake fluid in it.
Pumped the brakes till there were no more bubbles, then closed the bleeder valve.
Pretty simple, actually. But this time I’m gonna want to totally flush the system out with new fluid and get all of the old crap out.
Before kickoff this Sunday, that’s the only day a friend can help!
And like I said, I appreciate all the tips, that’s why I ask the question. Do me favor, though. Don’t put too much faith in “professional” auto repair places. I’ve got a couple stories and I’m sure many others do too!
Everybody recognizes my superiority at doing brakes. Even people who never met me. They must due to the way they always pull out in front of me with no room.
for those of us without friends, speed bleeders (Speed Bleeder or Russell brand) make bleeding your brakes without an assistant a breeze.
That’s a great idea! Obviously you know what your doing. Pardon my original post, but brake work can be dangerous for the unskilled.
One thing to check, once had a stuck brake and after much troubleshooting found the rubber line to the brake had deteriated and had a flap of hose innerliner that would act as a checkvalve not releasing the pressure.