Phoenix systems revere brake bleeder

[StevenB]

I've got a master cylinder that I need to change out & I saw this on gearz. I like the idea of not having to completely bleed the lines to get the air out.
I use a vacuum bleeder thats works good for me, but this might speed things up with the master cylinder change. I couldn't any real world reviews on it.

http://www.brakebleeder.com/products/best-sellers/maxpro-professional-brake-bleeder-tool.html

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[RV77]

Looks good but......I thought you were not suppose to back flush abs systems because of the controller.

 

[928'er]

Here's a simple way to "back bleed" your system using a cheapo pump type oiler (a clean, new one).

 

[firebox40dash5]

I've never had it do anything but blow the fitting off the bleeder. Not even on a clutch, or the brakes on my bike, so it's not an ABS issue. Not to mention you still kinda need to seal the bleeder threads anyway, most have no sealant and fluid will take the path of least resistance around the threads.

Sounded awesome to me too, but not so much... bummer.

 

[MattPersman]

Yeah I have one sitting in the box I used a handful of times probably haven't used it in 10 years and I am a tech there are better ways to do this they keep getting people to buy this based on hope lol.

 

[ezzzzzzz]

I use a garden variety sprayer with a small ball valve in the hose. Install Speed bleeders or wrap the stock bleeder with a bit of telfon tape (Russell also sells the 'thread dope' to reseal their bleeders and it works on stock stuff too). Pump up the sprayer with a couple quarts of fresh brake fluid, attach line to slightly cracked bleeder and hold in place, lightly open valve to force fluid up to MC. It definately helps to have someone to watch the MC. You may have to remove some fluid at the MC to prevent spillover. I've also installed fittings in MC caps to force fluid all the way through to fully transfer new fluid then reverse bleed to clear any trapped air. It all sounds more complicated than it is.

 

[MackMan]

I use it somewhat frequently... as a vacuum pump. the whole reverse bleed thing has never worked for me. It is pretty handy for normal one-person bleeding though.

I have a pneumatic Harbor Freight bleeder that I prefer, but it seems pretty hit or miss on whether it decides to work that night.