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munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

with the pressure ones only need to use 5 ish psi , the cap screws on (just make sure its sealed ok )

people pump them up to high leading to problems , you only need very low pressure to push the fluid down the pipes

we have never had a problem

trouble with the vac ones is you never know if you have got all the air out as 99.9% of the time you get air drawn in round the nipple

also brake cylinder/caliper seals are made to seal with pressure not vac , so its possible to be vacuuming one side cylinder/caliper and draw air in the other side , and all you do is chase round the car trying to clear the air

if you ever get brake fluid on car wash off asap with plenty of water (not brake cleaner)

25th Apr 2015 12:04pm

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I use that Sealey pressure one.

It fast became one of my very favourite tools.

Dont use it often mind, compared to spanners etc, but it sits there and I know it will make life nice and simple when I want to do any brake work! Brilliant bit of kit!

Saves asking someone for help to ... one man job from now on!

25th Apr 2015 1:36pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5084

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

What about the good old Gunson Eezlibleed, I have been using one for twenty five years and never had a problem bleeding or replacing fluid. Just remember to pump up the spare tyre afterwards.

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25th Apr 2015 5:42pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

ezibleed have been about for years and years

never used one as use the more professional style ( no disrespect to users of them )

have heard of a few bottles cracking due to people over pressuring the bottles but if used within the instructions they should be ok ,

but prefer the breeders you can pump up manually

25th Apr 2015 6:42pm

jimbob7

Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
Posts: 2055

Yeah,maximum of 20psi,but I use slightly less than that otherwise the seals leak,a bit of ptfe tape around the res cap as it always seems to leak there anorl.....but fer less than £20. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.

27th Apr 2015 10:46am

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

I use around 15psi with the Sealey!

Seems about right to me!

27th Apr 2015 10:56am

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