11 replies to this topic

[Benz]

I'm pleased to say, that after replacing the rear calipers and discs, my little VX passed it's MOT with no issues last Friday.

 

However, I'm not 100% happy with the brake pedal feel so will rebleed.

 

I've always done it the traditional way - 2 folks, one at the pedal, the other at the caliper bleed nipple.

 

However, fancy trying one of those vaccum bleed systems.

 

Anyone used one successfully?  Which brand/model?

 

Thanks,

 

Scott

[slindborg]

Imho you can't go wrong with the easy bleed pressure system... think my how to is in the guides section. Sucking fluid through just sounds like a recipe to drag dirt into the system as opposed to pushing it out

[slindborg]

http://www.vx220.org...eed-the-brakes/

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

Wouldn't bother with an eezibleed personally, get something with a self contained pressure reservoir which saves having to have a spare tyre handy and trying to regulate the pressure. I've got this one and can't really fault it at all, available for £49.99 at Screwfix.

[JohnR]

I used this last time and was suprised how easy it was.

 

It is the Sealey Vacuum Blled kit if the link doesn't work.

 

[Benz]

Thanks folks.

 

Laser one just ordered.  It ticked all the boxes for me.

 

 

 

 

[Rosssco]

I just use the most basic kit (basically a one-way valve with hose, and old plastic bottle, and some tape) and works fine.

 

Takes about an hour but you have to be on the ball to ensure the reservoir doesn't run dry (= damaged cylinder seals + air) and involves multiple trips into the seat..

[slindborg]

Wouldn't bother with an eezibleed personally, get something with a self contained pressure reservoir which saves having to have a spare tyre handy and trying to regulate the pressure. I've got this one and can't really fault it at all, available for £49.99 at Screwfix.

Looks a decent solution. And not a bad price either

[jimn]

Wouldn't bother with an eezibleed personally, get something with a self contained pressure reservoir which saves having to have a spare tyre handy and trying to regulate the pressure. I've got this one and can't really fault it at all, available for £49.99 at Screwfix.

Looks a decent solution. And not a bad price either

I use a similar one to this at work almost everyday to bleed brakes and it works very well. The only thing I would say is I have had problems with the front calipers on the vx air locking and the brakes feeling not quite right. The ONLY way I've managed to get a good pedal is to take the front calipers off and turn the upside down while bleeding to get all the air out. I dare say this might be why the brakes feel a bit off on your car and you would get away with using the tried and tested 2 person method and just turning the calipers upside down for a few pumps then back upright for a couple to get a good firm pedal.

[Benz]

Thanks all.

 

I don't know if the front calipers are the issue as it was the rears which were replaced and required bled.

 

I'll re-bleed the rears and then if no better will pull the front ones off and try the upside down method.

 

Cheers.

[oblomov]

Down the years I've always used the Ezibleed sytem and I must say it's always been fiddly and sh!te basically.  Usually the tyre pressure is intitially to great and the other major problem is getting an airtight seal.  If you can't get that then (which has often been a problem) you end up with a flat tyre and have to re-inflate.  If/when I have to do the job again I will definitely get something else, probably the Laser 4832.  The Sealey VS402 has a reservouir that looks far too small.

[Ormes]

I got the Sealey... 2 litres capacity is great.  Quality of the units can be suspect though, as the mating surfaces of the cap aren't always flat.  Check it for ability to hold pressure before using for real.