Great weather means great driving ahead. We all need a nice safe car to enjoy the roads down the line. And your brakes should always be in order. A spongy pedal could mean a few different things. Should it be that you need a brake fluid change or flush, here's a way to finish the job right, with your very own one man bleeder. Here's eHow to do it!
So first, finish the first part of the brake job. Make sure you tighten all your ends and keep everything clean. Grab the rest of your tools and parts as listed. Then get to the finishing touch, bleeding the brakes, by yourself!
Next you'll assemble the bleeder. Its simple! Take the vacuum hose, cut it to 2-3 inches and attach it to the threaded end of the bleeder valve. Clear hose is preferred so that you can see the fluid pass through. It isn't necessary because you will ultimately see bubbles and fluid pass through the speed bleeder's tip.
Grab a cup to collect the waste brake fluid too!
Now attach the other end of the hose to the bleeder valve on the caliper or wheel cylinder. Place your cup so that the speed bleeder valve will drip into the cup.
Keep in mind that with the pressure behind your foot, it will squirt out.
Loosen the bleeder valve on your car and now you can easily purge your braking system of air and impurities all by yourself!!
