Solaris

and step on the brake pedal. Won't that let air into the system via the bleeder screw threads?

Digit@lex

If so, you shouldn't have to worry. Also, make sure you just crack the bleeder ever so slightly. Just open it enough to let it start dripping a fine line. It shouldn't be pouring out like water in a faucet.

Carson (K03x2)

But only if you let up on the pedal with the bleeder cracked open. If you shut the bleeder before releasing the pedal no air should enter the system.

Solaris

and I wasn't sure if this Lisle tool was accurately described as a "one man bleeder". It was less than $6 and I needed something small to put my Autohausaz order over $50, so I figured I'd take a look at it.

Solaris

so the "one man bleeder" isn't accurate

Carson (K03x2)

The ways to one man bleed are using either pressure via a forced bleeding system (VAG tool 5234 is what I use here at the job) or using vacuum....most hand vacuum pumps sold nowadays include a self brake bleeding kit.

Solaris

I figured as much. Oh well, I needed a clear tube anyway

Ritz

Sears sells a vacuum bleeder that is slightly cheaper, but somewhat of a pain in the *** to use. Instead of forcing fluid through the system by pushing it from the resevoir and out the bleed screw, you pull the fluid out by opening the screw and applying vacuum. You keep refilling the resevoir with the fresh stuff as the used fluid is bled out of the system.

The Motive bleeder is the more "idiot proof" way and a lot easier.

Cheers,

Solaris

I didn't want to spend $40+ to do something another foot can do

de (-eeez_nutz)

Most of them, you just press on a hose to the bleeder screw. The friction involved with keeping that hose on the bleeder screw is usually diminished severely as soon as that brake fluid hits it.