Eesybleed and brake fluids change,anyone tried?

[Olivier]

I need new brake fluids, it look like mine as been there for at least a millenium...
As annyone used the eesybleed method that use a tire pressure to push the new fluids in?
How do we do. start with the closer bleeder from the master/ reservoir or the further away from the master/ reservoir?
Thank you.
Olivier
What fluids should I use? Is it MB only or can we get an alternative?

 

[w124coupe]

Used one for many years - ideal for one-man bleeding.

Note that you need to lower the tyre pressure before use and then inflate it again afterwards - the manufacturer states you might get a brake fluid shampoo at full pressure.

The sequence is to bleed the longest run first and work down - however, tortuous brake pipe routing on many cars means the sequence is not always obvious!

The manual will list the fluid "DOT" spec required - just buy one that matches from Halfords/motor factor.


If the car is due a service or other brake work, the additional labour for a fluid swap at the same time will be very little.....

 

[Olivier]

Thank you for this. think my foot pump might become handy again

 

[280E]

I used one of these kits to change the fluid in a Volvo - worked well enough, though it all seems a bit precarious at first!

Heed W124coupe's advice regarding dropping the pressure in the tyre

I vaguely remember the kit comes with three fluid reservoir caps - you need one compatible with yours. It needs to be absolutely air-tight.

 

[Mark300SL]

I have made 4 or 5 different caps to suit different vehicles

I always use a tyre pressure around 3-4 psi and this never seems to blow the cap off and yet still provides a decent head of pressure to change the fluid.


Very low tyre pressure is a must if you don't want to risk brake fluid coming in contact with your paint!

 

[Stratman]

I have also used one in the past and agree with lowering the pressure in the tyre, and I mean lowering it a lot.

One point not yet covered. When it comes to bleeding time, do NOT top up the car's fluid reservoir before fitting the easybleed cap and pressurising the system. The air pressure will force more fluid from the easybleed bottle into the master reservoir and overfill it. One third to one half full is plenty and you top it up when all is done.

Another top tip. When you have loosened a bleed valve, whack the caliper with the spanner. It dislodges any air bubbles clinging to the cylinder wall.

 

[skymastor]

How much does this eesybleed thing cost and where's the best place to get one from?

 

[Stratman]

Gunson Eezibleed at Halfords £16.49

 

[skymastor]

Cool.. Cheers dude.. Have just googled this thing, but obviously having to change the spelling and it was £23.29 on ebay.. Freakin ripoffs! Thanx for the pointer Stratman...

 

[AANDYY]

Thank you for this. think my foot pump might become handy again

Use your spare instead of one on your car.

 

[w124coupe]

Cool.. Cheers dude.. Have just googled this thing, but obviously having to change the spelling and it was £23.29 on ebay.. Freakin ripoffs! Thanx for the pointer Stratman...

There is a kit with a slightly Heath Robinson add-on multi purpose clamp cap (the same cap fits lots of different sized cylinder openings and those without a screw thread - useful if you have 2 or more different cars and can't be bothered with changing the cap). At that price you may have found that one!

Basically it means you can mate in the conventional way by screwing.....or use a strap-on instead.

 

[skymastor]

There is a kit with a slightly Heath Robinson add-on multi purpose clamp cap (the same cap fits lots of different sized cylinder openings and those without a screw thread - useful if you have 2 or more different cars and can't be bothered with changing the cap). At that price you may have found that one!

Basically it means you can mate in the conventional way by screwing.....or use a strap-on instead.

Mmm.. Not sure what that is but sounds better than the reviews I have read about the Gunson Eezibleed kit. I dont know if its the same, but the one I saw was another Gunson kit.

EASY BLEED BRAKE BLEEDING KIT ALL MODELS on eBay (end time 20-Nov-09 12:21:20 GMT)

Does anyone know the difference between the Gunson kits and the one described by w124coupe?

Also, which ever kit is used, I would always prefer the conventional way of screwing as opposed to using a strap-on..

 

[Olivier]

Kinky! Wot a big thumb you have there on the smilley

 

[skymastor]

Kinky! Wot a big thumb you have there on the smilley

Lots of practice and plenty of fluids and you could have one of your own!

 

[Olivier]

does this as enough fluid?

 

[jaymanek]

Ive got an easibleed but on some of my cars it hasnt provided enough pressure to get the fluid through even with an overly pressurised tyre.

Having the engine running does help move things along.

 

[Neebo]

Save your money and get a Pal to pump (the pedal that is)
Are those your HeeHaws or are they still attatched to your Dinner?

 

[stevesey]

Got one about 20 years ago - can't remember anything in the instructions about lowering tyre pressure, never had any problem with normal tyre pressure either.

 

[Olivier]

********! No, Not my dinner, yet...

 

[chrissilkv8]

How often should brake fluid be changed- if ever ?