Hand pump brake bleeding

[ARB1977]

How good is the mityvac hand pump for bleeding brakes? I'm soon going to be bleeding the brakes on the CRV with abs. Too bad my motive brake bleeder doesn't fit the reservoir.

 

[bepperb]

I like mine because I don't have anyone to help. But it is slow. I'm not sure I'd buy one, I always used a "one man bleeder" which is basically a hose and a cup. I needed the MityVac for a clutch job and now I use it for brakes too.

 

[HTSS_TR]

The easiest and fastest brake bleeding tool that I tried is Mityvac 7201 fluid extractor. I used it on my cars all with ABS without any problem.

It's expensive at more than $80, but it can be used for number of things: change oil, ATF, PSF, bleed brake ...

 

[ARB1977]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
The easiest and fastest brake bleeding tool that I tried is Mityvac 7201 fluid extractor. I used it on my cars all with ABS without any problem.

It's expensive at more than $80, but it can be used for number of things: change oil, ATF, PSF, bleed brake ...

That sounds pretty cool but im looking for something small and compact.

 

[ARB1977]

Originally Posted By: bepperb
I like mine because I don't have anyone to help. But it is slow. I'm not sure I'd buy one, I always used a "one man bleeder" which is basically a hose and a cup. I needed the MityVac for a clutch job and now I use it for brakes too.


Im assuming you have the hand held one. It looks like it could be a little time consuming but if it get the job done thats all that matters.

 

[mechtech2]

You may want to fabricate a larger receptacle [has to be vacuum tight - I used a pickle jar, epoxy, and a fitting..
The issued one is small, and will need to be dumped frequently.

There is nothing easier than a vacuum bleed, except a gravity bleed.
Apply vacuum to the bleeder, loosen the bleeder, then tighten it while there is still some vacuum.
Keep your reservoir filled! We have all let reservoirs get empty and had to start all over again.

 

[ARB1977]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
You may want to fabricate a larger receptacle [has to be vacuum tight - I used a pickle jar, epoxy, and a fitting..
The issued one is small, and will need to be dumped frequently.

There is nothing easier than a vacuum bleed, except a gravity bleed.
Apply vacuum to the bleeder, loosen the bleeder, then tighten it while there is still some vacuum.
Keep your reservoir filled! We have all let reservoirs get empty and had to start all over again.

Yea I see what you mean about being small for holding old fluid. Thanks for the reply. How about the ones that use an air compressor? I have a craftsman 12 gallon but I don't think it's enough pressure for the job.

 

[mechtech2]

It is the reservoir that holds the old fluid that needs to be bigger.
There is enough vacuum by the little pump.
You MAY have to give it an extra goose while bleeding.

Common jars with screw on lids can be sealed and fitted with in/out lines easily.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: ARB1977
Too bad my motive brake bleeder doesn't fit the reservoir.


You might contact Motive Products first to see if they have an adapter to fit your Honda.

Here's their contact page:

http://motiveproducts.3dcartstores.com/Contact-Us_ep_46.html