Brake Bleeders (mityvac 6830)

[pgapro78]

Just about to buy a brake bleeder and I found the mityvac 6830 which used a air compressor vs the one you pump manually. Just curious what your opinions of this system. Only around 50-75 dollars more than the manual bleeder.

 

[Constant Mesh]

For FJR service you don't really need a vacuum unit.

This guy's procedure is more than adequate. It also has the added benefit of periodically cleaning the internals of the master cylinder which isn't accomplished using a vacuum unit.

https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/brak...tion/index.html

 

[lnewlf]

If you do use the Mity Vac, even the hand pump type, watch that you don't suck the master cylinder dry, which happens quickly..Then you get to start over again..

 

[pgapro78]

If you do use the Mity Vac, even the hand pump type, watch that you don't suck the master cylinder dry, which happens quickly..Then you get to start over again..

I have done it the manual way but I just love new gadgets. I was wondering about that but does it make the process easier and quicker.

 

[pgapro78]

If you do use the Mity Vac, even the hand pump type, watch that you don't suck the master cylinder dry, which happens quickly..Then you get to start over again..

I have done it the manual way but I just love new gadgets. I was wondering about that but does it make the process easier and quicker.

 

[FjrVfr]

I have trouble imagining how it can be done without the MityVac. When I did mine a few months ago I gently pumped the clutch with the cover off the reservoir and put brake fluid on the ceiling.

 

[lnewlf]

Yep, MV does make it easier...Plus it is handy for a lot of other things..i.e. draining the coolant resevoir so that you don't have to remove the cowl and resevoir..