Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
Brake bleeding kit
Hi peeps. Can anyone recommend a pressure bleed kit, or what do you use.
Thanks
Mikehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
3rd Nov 2024 9:11 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8223
Easy Bleed!- uses pressure from the spare tyre.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
3rd Nov 2024 9:36 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6744
If you have an IIDtool you can use its assisted brake bleed procedure. You don’t necessarily need a specialized tool… besides the IID
3rd Nov 2024 9:40 am
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
M3DPO wrote:
Easy Bleed!- uses pressure from the spare tyre.
just seen them, the pressure chamber ones look good as well had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
3rd Nov 2024 10:17 am
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
kajtzu wrote:
If you have an IIDtool you can use its assisted brake bleed procedure. You don’t necessarily need a specialized tool… besides the IID
hi. i have the gap tool. not used it yet. a lot say its a ball ache as you still need 2 peoplehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
3rd Nov 2024 10:18 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14113
Plus 1 ref the gap iid
Or Personally use one of these
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3rd Nov 2024 10:22 am
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2812
I work on Motorcycles mainly, but it's also been great on my D3/4 and other cars.
The amount of control this system gives is much better than putting everything under pressure.
It's also great to test other things adding a measured amount of Pressure or Vacuum.
My big tip for using a Vacuum system is to whip the blead nipple out and put a couple of turns of plummer's PTFE tape around the thread before replacing it.
Otherwise you run the risk of drawing air down the threads as well once it's cracked open.
The tape can stay there once your are done.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
3rd Nov 2024 10:35 am
gasdisco
Member Since: 02 May 2017
Location: Angus
Posts: 68
I used to have the Gunson Easi Bleed but now have a Vac bleed kit from the bay which works well if the bleed nipple threads are sealed as Nasher advises. This one is a bit cheaper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23556701879201 Discovery2 V8 LPG - Drowned
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3rd Nov 2024 3:18 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
gstuart wrote:
Plus 1 ref the gap iid
Or Personally use one of these
Click image to enlarge
that is what i was thinking had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
3rd Nov 2024 4:54 pm
Gnomad
Member Since: 22 Jul 2018
Location: Harbor Springs
Posts: 65
I used a cheapo vacuum pump from Harbor Freight, worked really well on the Rescue Rover.
I didn't know that the gap had a bleeder function until after I did the brakes, oh well.
3rd Nov 2024 4:56 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2812
Cheap tools make my skin crawl.
Good quality tools last a long time, won't let you down when you need them, and are less likely to injure you when they break.
Do the sensible thing chaps.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
I work on Motorcycles mainly, but it's also been great on my D3/4 and other cars.
The amount of control this system gives is much better than putting everything under pressure.
It's also great to test other things adding a measured amount of Pressure or Vacuum.
My big tip for using a Vacuum system is to whip the blead nipple out and put a couple of turns of plummer's PTFE tape around the thread before replacing it.
Otherwise you run the risk of drawing air down the threads as well once it's cracked open.
The tape can stay there once your are done.
+1 on that.
The threads on the bleed nipples tend to be sloppy when the nipple is undone and fluid can get past them. Another plus is that it prevents the threads from rusting and being difficult to undo in future The PTFE does not react to the brake fluid.Relocated to Mid France from N. Wales March 2021
Another Gizmo..GAP BT. Let's see how it compares with JLR IDD/SSD v.163
Rovacomlite and IDD/ SSD diagnostics user
Previous Landies
3.9 SE Classic
3.5 V8 Disco
4.6 P38 HSE
L322 Vogue HSE
TD4 ES Freelander 1
I work on Motorcycles mainly, but it's also been great on my D3/4 and other cars.
The amount of control this system gives is much better than putting everything under pressure.
It's also great to test other things adding a measured amount of Pressure or Vacuum.
My big tip for using a Vacuum system is to whip the blead nipple out and put a couple of turns of plummer's PTFE tape around the thread before replacing it.
Otherwise you run the risk of drawing air down the threads as well once it's cracked open.
The tape can stay there once your are done.
+1 on that.
The threads on the bleed nipples tend to be sloppy when the nipple is undone and fluid can get past them. Another plus is that it prevents the threads from rusting and being difficult to undo in future The PTFE does not react to the brake fluid.
Rather than faff about with connecting to a tyre valve, I have a length of tube with an adjustable Pressure reducing valve set at 20psi that has a quick release fitting and I connect it to my garage compressor.Relocated to Mid France from N. Wales March 2021
Another Gizmo..GAP BT. Let's see how it compares with JLR IDD/SSD v.163
Rovacomlite and IDD/ SSD diagnostics user
Previous Landies
3.9 SE Classic
3.5 V8 Disco
4.6 P38 HSE
L322 Vogue HSE
TD4 ES Freelander 1
3rd Nov 2024 7:48 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14113
Also found these good in keeping the bleed nipples clean from dirt etc
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