Brake Speed Bleeders:

[40ford]

How does the brake speed bleeders work?

[jeepguy1948]

The one I got from Harbor Fright is basically a vacuum pump which is attached to the bleeder screw at the wheel cylinder. I would not say that it is any faster (speedier?) than the old 2 man way but it does allow you to do it by yourself.

[40ford]

I was referring to the bleeders that you change out on the wheel cylinders.You are suppose to be able to bleed brakes by yourself.

[FortyNiner]

They are essentially check valves; one way flow.

[34fordy]

I believe a brake bleeder canister is the easiest one man operation. The canister is partially filled with fluid and attached to the master cylinder. Then you add 6 or 8 LBS. of air pressure to the canister. Just work your way around and in a couple minutes you are done. No telling wifey when to pump and when to release. Happy happy!

[ford38v8]

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Don’t attempt a speedy bleed with silicone fluid, it gets homogenized with air bubbles and you’ll always have a soft pedal.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

I believe a brake bleeder canister is the easiest one man operation. The canister is partially filled with fluid and attached to the master cylinder. Then you add 6 or 8 LBS. of air pressure to the canister. Just work your way around and in a couple minutes you are done. No telling wifey when to pump and when to release. Happy happy!

This is what I have been using for decades. So easy and so assuring to have all of the air removed. I place 20psi on the tank and once I have bled the system, I leave the 20psi on overnight. If it remains at 20psi all night, I know there are zero leaks.

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by Kube

I leave the 20psi on overnight. If it remains at 20psi all night, I know there are zero leaks.

As particular as you are Kube I'd bet "dollars to donuts" you have never had a leak! That was just a hint for us normal type guys. LOL And Thanx!

[19Fordy]

Here's a very good thread re: use of Speed Bleeders. I installed longer ones for easier access when bleeding. I never had any problems or spongy pedal with them when using DOT 5 silicone brake fluid.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...speed+bleeders

[Kube]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

As particular as you are Kube I'd bet "dollars to donuts" you have never had a leak! That was just a hint for us normal type guys. LOL And Thanx!

I'd bet against you!
Rare, but they have happened. Grrr.