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General => Non Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Gardenome on April 19, 2015, 04:01 PM

Title: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Gardenome on April 19, 2015, 04:01 PM
Having trouble sourcing some. Suggestions?


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Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Trevor on April 19, 2015, 05:35 PM
I tried sourcing several different single person brake bleeder systems for my Disco II. Unfortunately none have the proper cap attachments for the brake fluid resevoir. Now, your rig might not have the same problems finding a proper attachment.

However, I ended up going super-simple...part #ULT 62074 from Napa...

http://www.flyertown.ca/flyers/napaautoparts-te?sf_any=true&flyer_run_id=8489&type=1&postal_code=t8h2l5&store_code=0241&hide=flyer,catalogue,farmcatalogue#!/flyers/napaautoparts-te?flyer_run_id=8489
a hose with a 1-way valve on the end. Just fill a small water bottle half full of brake fluid, attach one end of the hose to your bleed fitting on the caliper, and insert the end with the valve into the brakes fluid in the bottle. Then just start pumping until the air is out, making sure to to drain the brake fluid resevoir.

Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Gardenome on April 19, 2015, 05:45 PM
Excellent! Thanks.


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Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: binch on April 19, 2015, 05:53 PM
I have the jar and rubber tube if you want to borrow it.....
Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Gardenome on April 19, 2015, 10:03 PM
Thanks bill. I'll check the price at Napa. Looks very basic so I'm expecting it to be affordable. I like the one way valve. My helpers are my kids and communication is not their strong suit.


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Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: binch on April 19, 2015, 10:16 PM
hahahhah    I use the old school mason jar with a little brake fluid in the bottom.  "PUMP NA HOLD!"    "RELEASE!"     "PUMP THREE TIMES AND HOLD!"    "RATS,  Forgot to top up the reservoir!!!!"

;D
Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Mark on April 20, 2015, 07:33 PM
Yup! A Powerade bottle 2/3 full of brake fluid with about 12" of windshield washer tubing works just fine for me!
Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Gardenome on April 20, 2015, 08:29 PM
Windshield washer tubing.... That may be the little detail I needed. Was having trouble finding tubing.


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Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Gardenome on April 20, 2015, 08:41 PM
Thanks to all of you for the tips.


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Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Red90 on April 20, 2015, 09:31 PM
Any auto parts store should have the brake bleeding kit with the tube and bottle.
Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Matt H on April 21, 2015, 09:47 PM
Personally I like the mighty vac type vacuum tester set that includes a bleeder adaptor and bottle.
Title: Re: Rubber tubing for bleeding brakes
Post by: Alex C on April 21, 2015, 10:45 PM
Canadian tire also have clear tubing in the plumbing section 3/8 or 5/16 usually works.
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