Have many of you tried a few of the different brake flush and bleed methods, and could speak as to what they feel is better and why? Here are a few of the different methods that I have read about, and have considered adopting:
First is using a vacuum pump to pull the brake fluid through to each caliper.
Second is using a reverse brake bleeder. The one that I have heard a lot about is the Phoenix System. Instead of pulling fluid down to each caliper, it pumps fresh fluid up to the reservoir from each caliper.
Third are the Speed Bleeder screws. They claim to eliminate the need for any special equipment. An anti backflow valve inside each bleeder screw makes it possible to perform a traditional brake bleed, but with only one person.
I want to do my own brake fluid flush and bleed. But, I've never had real good success with the old, traditional method of an overflow bottle with the bleed hose submerged, so when you let off the brake pedal, air is not sucked back in. I never get as firm of a pedal as I want. So, I have considered trying one of these methods.
The reverse bleed method has always appealed to me, since it pushes any air bubbles up, the way that gravity wants to move them anyway. This seems to make sense. But, then the Speed Bleeder screws are a pretty simple concept. No special equipment. All you need is a hose and a catch bottle.
Please share. I am particularly interested in hearing if any of you have tried more than one of these, and can share pros and cons.
First is using a vacuum pump to pull the brake fluid through to each caliper.
Second is using a reverse brake bleeder. The one that I have heard a lot about is the Phoenix System. Instead of pulling fluid down to each caliper, it pumps fresh fluid up to the reservoir from each caliper.
Third are the Speed Bleeder screws. They claim to eliminate the need for any special equipment. An anti backflow valve inside each bleeder screw makes it possible to perform a traditional brake bleed, but with only one person.
I want to do my own brake fluid flush and bleed. But, I've never had real good success with the old, traditional method of an overflow bottle with the bleed hose submerged, so when you let off the brake pedal, air is not sucked back in. I never get as firm of a pedal as I want. So, I have considered trying one of these methods.
The reverse bleed method has always appealed to me, since it pushes any air bubbles up, the way that gravity wants to move them anyway. This seems to make sense. But, then the Speed Bleeder screws are a pretty simple concept. No special equipment. All you need is a hose and a catch bottle.
Please share. I am particularly interested in hearing if any of you have tried more than one of these, and can share pros and cons.