JamesD89 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Anyone has success doing this on their own? Got the day off and cannot get a hand until tonight after dark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 yeh with a one man bleed kit. just takes a bit longer and a bit more fluid as you cant tell when the bubbles stop. just keep pumping a bit longer than normal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 yeh with a one man bleed kit. just takes a bit longer and a bit more fluid as you cant tell when the bubbles stop. just keep pumping a bit longer than normalGot plenty of fluid and time, haven't got a daily driver to go buy any off the shelf kits so was gunna try with some bottles and clear hose I have here, watched some Americans doing it on YouTube but how some treat their cars over there doesn't inspire confidence that brakes will be safe enough for the road ha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 just open all 4 bleed nipples and let them bleed out in to a container but dont forget to keep a eye on the reservoir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 just open all 4 bleed nipples and let them bleed out in to a container but dont forget to keep a eye on the reservoirWill give it a go, just wanted to confirm that others have done it and it's safe, will take my time.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 better a two man job tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Always done it on my own and never had an issue upto now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You dont even need a one man bleed kit, just make sure the line coming off the caliper is well submerged in brake fluid that way it will only draw up fluid. One man bleed kits are ok but the ball valve never seems to seal completely i find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 You dont even need a one man bleed kit, just make sure the line coming off the caliper is well submerged in brake fluid that way it will only draw up fluid.One man bleed kits are ok but the ball valve never seems to seal completely i find. I prefer vacuum bleeding kits. Or eazi bleed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Worked a treat anyway did one caliper at a time as Morgey said just kept the hose submerged jobs a good Un, bit of a pain having to pump and keep an eye on the master but the brakes feel much better and got to take the car for its first spin since April.Cheers for replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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