Master Cylinder Bleeder Tools

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I need to replace a master cylinder and I was looking at my various options for master cylinder bleeding tools. There are two main types I'm looking at 1) the usual fitttings and clear tubing 2) the syringe with a rubble ****** from Cardone. The youtube video makes the syringe look really easy and effective, but at $17 it seems a little over the top for what it is. Is there an advantage to either? Any experiences with the syringe?

 

[Buckgnarly]

I have this kit. Nice kit with built in check valve and two sizes for some. Some kits only have one, when you need two on some MCs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NAPA-BF-125...0866268174&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I have this kit. Nice kit with built in check valve and two sizes for some. Some kits only have one, when you need two on some MCs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NAPA-BF-125...0866268174&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

That's actually the kit that I would probably get if I don't end up with the syringe.

 

[Buckgnarly]

That's actually the kit that I would probably get if I don't end up with the syringe.

I toyed with the idea of some plastic kits, but that NAPA kit is all brass and metal. You can do it on vehicle too, one man due to the check valve. Just route the hose back the the reservoir and pump the air out.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Yeah, it looks like a deal for $25 vs a $17 syringe, but the syringe just looks so simple!

 

[Syntax_Error]

Just get some brake line that fits each size thread cut the brake line and bend them into the master cylinder. Gently put your master cylinder in your vise and put your screw driver in and bleed. Cost about 7 or 8 bucks.

 

[Alta_Racer]

I have te Napa kit linked above, but branded Raybestos. The kit has checkvalves which make bleeding a breeze. There are also plugs so you can deadhead the fluid to set the cups and make sure the system is bled fully.

A screw driver works to push the plunger, but you should really use a limiting plunger, so you dont push the cups so far as to run over the ports or bottom out.

I see other techs in the shop spend 1/2 hour or more longer bleeding a master than I do, and lots of times see them calling warranty on bad in the box masters, I think I had a bad one 15 years ago.

Most masters can be installed and just use the pressure bleeder right on the car, some wont work that way, but maybe 1%.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

A screw driver works to push the plunger, but you should really use a limiting plunger, so you dont push the cups so far as to run over the ports or bottom out.

This is a valid concern for those of us that don't do these on a regular basis.

 

[Kracin]

it may be slightly more than you want, but i own this kit and its really nice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phoenix-V12...1531150956&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

they make more than a few, and the linked one is the old kit they used to sell but then they made an even cheaper version, can't vouch for the other kits but i know this one is pretty good.

you can do pressure bench bleeding and also do all your brake line bleeding as reverse pressure as well. pretty handy. one man bleeding, and its simple to use. all their fittings are quick connect twist style. comes with everything

 

[JDon99]

If you decide to go the syringe route, you can get medical syringes on Amazon a lot cheaper than the Cardone, you'll have to come up with a rubber boot to seal up to the mc.

Five sealed up sterile syringes for $6.38:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FKFFRE/?tag=atomicindus08-20