Fender Lizard Brake Bleeder (Pedal Pusher)

[The Critic]

https://shoptoolreviews.com/automotive/shop-equipment/fender-lizard-brake-bleeder/37820/

$219 - but theoretically, you'll never have to call a friend/another tech/spouse to push the pedal again. Pretty neat idea, IMO, if it works.

 

[The_Jeff]

I like it. I've been using a 2x4 jammed up against the seat cushion. Power seats are the best as they can really get some oomph behind it. It would be cool if they could add voice recognition software-- pump-- hold-- release-- "Hows it feel now?" LOL

 

[SHOZ]

Grandsons are great for this. Otherwise I use a special calibrated 2x2.

 

[atikovi]

If you want to spend $219 you get a vacuum bleeder or pressure bleeder. Looks like a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.

 

[The Critic]

If you want to spend $219 you get a vacuum bleeder or pressure bleeder. Looks like a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.

This is a cheaper option too:
https://vimtools.com/product/v386/

 

[Warstud]

https://shoptoolreviews.com/automotive/shop-equipment/fender-lizard-brake-bleeder/37820/

$219 - but theoretically, you'll never have to call a friend/another tech/spouse to push the pedal again. Pretty neat idea, IMO, if it works.

$219 is expensive when you consider Gravity Bleeding ( open bleeder screw) costs $0

 

[Wingo]

But it's how I bond with my wife and kids. Down, Up, Down ,Up. How does the pedal feel? Squishy? Ok, couple more. Fun times , they love helping .

 

[The Critic]

$219 is expensive when you consider Gravity Bleeding ( open bleeder screw) costs $0

Gravity Bleed is rarely time efficient, nor does it always work.

 

[brianl703]

If you want to spend $219 you get a vacuum bleeder or pressure bleeder. Looks like a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.

The vacuum bleeders with the hand pump work MUCH better if you use an air conditioner vacuum pump instead of the hand pump.

 

[Warstud]

Gravity Bleed is rarely time efficient, nor does it always work.

Yea ......if your a mechanic and brake work is part of your job then you want something fast and easy .
But my $30 Mity Vac does a good job of bleeding my brakes without a helper also .... Just saying .

 

[andyd]

I have maybe 5$ and an empty hot sauce bottle tied up in my one man bleeding tool. The Bentley manual for my VW 1300 had directions.
PS If you cant achieve a gravity bleed by raising the front of the car, you have an open coupling sucking air

 

[SHOZ]

The vacuum bleeders with the hand pump work MUCH better if you use an air conditioner vacuum pump instead of the hand pump.

I have a AC pump, just need a good suction container. I got one of those hand pumps and always getting bubbles through the threads so never sure. But a running pump I could finesse the bleeder to mitigate such.

My Brembos gravity bleed just fine. I give them 10 minutes a bleeder though so it takes a while.