Having never done any brake bleeding for @>#< years I have decided to invest in a 'one man' brake bleeding kit. As you know, you can spend copious amounts of cash on these things just for the occasional brake bleed. What I need is advice on is which type, vacuum or pressure, and what make or type to go for. I watched a video on a Mytyvac pressure bleed in the US which was quite impressive but I have seen or used these kits.

What type and make would you guys go for? .......... bearing in mind I want to spend about $100+ not a $1000+.

Any advice is appreciated.

 

having used both a pressure bleeding system is much better than a vacuum. if you continue on utube you did come up with a video on how to make one out of a standard garden sprayer and an old master cylinder cap.

 

i bought this

Brake Fluid Bleeder

works awesome

 

The HF one uses vacuum. I'm not the biggest fan of that approach. I used Russell Speed Bleeders which are great in my book (for the price) but I also have my DIY pressure bleeder which is pretty awesome too. Here's a good writeup by someone else which is basically what I did: The DIY $20 brake bleeder

 

Thanks for you input and replies guys, it is much appreciated. I have gone for a pressure bleed system as suggested rather than a vacuum bleed. The system 'bottle' has a pressure gauge and can also be used for pressure testing the coolant system as well amongst other things. Hopefully I can get this to bleed the ABS system as I have a new shuttle valve modification assembly and new stainless steel/PTFE TF brake hoses en route.

I would like to have made up my own bleeding kit but unfortunately I have many jobs to do at present and wouldn't realistically have enough time.