I used the Harbor Freight Brake Bleeding Tool for the first time today on the FZ1. It truly is a "one man" operation. Plain and simple as I was done in less than 20 minutes, start to finish.
I tend to agree with bobwatters. The tubing used should have been transparent instead of black to allow the user to see the brake fluid flowing out due to the sucking action of the vacuum, and to allow the user to correctly time the closure of the bleeder valve. The right timing to close the bleeder valve is crucial so as not to allow air to be suck back in. Other than this, this tool is excellent for a one man operation & your video is very helpful.
no clear hoses? how the hell can you tell if their is air in the line? best way to bleed brakes is with a clear tube. pump the lever then hold it down open the screw close it before the lever hits the bar. Do that untill you see no bubbles never let the lever hit the bar or stop when screw is open. best brakes everytime!
nice video, im gonna be doing this on my old maxima, the brakes are like sponge cake, one tip, keep the cap on the resovoir, airborn dust draws in and messes it all up
Great video clean and to the point, get that man some free brake pads!
steitopidgia 1 month ago
I tend to agree with bobwatters. The tubing used should have been transparent instead of black to allow the user to see the brake fluid flowing out due to the sucking action of the vacuum, and to allow the user to correctly time the closure of the bleeder valve. The right timing to close the bleeder valve is crucial so as not to allow air to be suck back in. Other than this, this tool is excellent for a one man operation & your video is very helpful.
opsvideo2008 3 months ago
no clear hoses? how the hell can you tell if their is air in the line? best way to bleed brakes is with a clear tube. pump the lever then hold it down open the screw close it before the lever hits the bar. Do that untill you see no bubbles never let the lever hit the bar or stop when screw is open. best brakes everytime!
bobwatters 3 months ago
@morgauxo you can use the same on car or truck
lilbiGpena 3 months ago
Please posting more videos if you have times.
Thanks
khonglap 4 months ago
Very cool !!! Thank for taking the time to record your work !!! Good info !!!
mrbrockwell295 6 months ago
dude, i gotta say, you ROCK. it's 9 pm here, and your video just clarified this for me HEAPS. thanks a ton man. great vid.
i'll go finish my escort now.
Resonantfate 6 months ago
outstanding video. how do you know when each side is done? just when you see that it is flowing fine i'm guessing? Thanks a bunch!
gga79 9 months ago
ahhh, now I see, great video
spelligmac 9 months ago
nice video, im gonna be doing this on my old maxima, the brakes are like sponge cake, one tip, keep the cap on the resovoir, airborn dust draws in and messes it all up
audiocable 1 year ago