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MiataMark Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,941 Club RR Member Number: 29	brake bleeding MiataMark @garra Club Retro Rides Member 29
	Sept 3, 2023 11:21:52 GMT
	Having replaced a lot of brake components, I've bleed the brakes the traditional 2 person way but I've still got a lot of air in the system (I think I allowed the fluid level to drop too much in the master reservoir). Can I use an oil extraction tool to vacuum bleed the brakes? I've one similar to this, www.machinemart.co.uk/p/13204-tp204-vacuum-fuelfluid-extractor-8/ Or should I just buy yet another tool, www.machinemart.co.uk/p/blue-spot-brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit/ Or get the garage to do it prior to the MOT. The chief pedal pusher (wife) is getting fed up with the job...
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Rich Global Moderator Posts: 6,123 Club RR Member Number: 160	brake bleeding Rich @foxmcintyre Club Retro Rides Member 160
	Sept 3, 2023 11:31:01 GMT
	A vacuum oil extractor is fine to draw brake fluid through provided the device is compatible with brake fluid. Those cheap vacuum guns are just that. Most of them don’t work properly out of the box and the minute they get brake fluid near the seals in the pump they fail.
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brachunky Scotland Posts: 1,229 Club RR Member Number: 72	brake bleeding brachunky @brachunky Club Retro Rides Member 72
	Sept 3, 2023 11:44:41 GMT
	Can't comment if applicable to your wheels but on many vehicles, once the m/c has had air in it, bench bleeding the m/c will is essential to getting a consistent "feel"
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MiataMark Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,941 Club RR Member Number: 29	brake bleeding MiataMark @garra Club Retro Rides Member 29
	Sept 3, 2023 12:54:50 GMT
	Rich said: A vacuum oil extractor is fine to draw brake fluid through provided the device is compatible with brake fluid. Those cheap vacuum guns are just that. Most of them don’t work properly out of the box and the minute they get brake fluid near the seals in the pump they fail. Umm, for the oil extractor it does say suitable for oils or similar NON-corrosive fluids, which I guess rules out brake fluid. Might have to get SWMBO involved again.
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winchman Part of things Posts: 702	brake bleeding winchman @winchman
	Sept 3, 2023 17:07:31 GMT
	Its usually easier with two people, personally I use a Gunsons pressure bleeder, usually works fine on my own, cheaper ones are available but to be honest its worth the extra.
	It will come in handy even if you never use it

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