[Shop-talk] Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder (Harbor Freight) review!

[eric at megageek.com]

I don't normally don't do reviews here, but I do want to let you know 
about this little gem from Harbor Freight I stumbled upon.
Here is the link...
http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-fluid-bleeder-92924.html

Normally, bleeding (and/or refilling) a brake system is a simple, but PIA 
job.  It normally requires 2 people at least.  Plus, you keep needing to 
make sure the reservoir stays full (but not 'too' full.)
After doing it a bunch of times, I wanted to see if there was an easier 
way.  I had a coupon for HF and I found this bleeder.
I was skeptical about it, but I figured for the money, it would be worth 
it if it ONLY for the fill reservoir tank with valve that it comes with.

Last night, I finally got to use it while replacing a set of front 
callipers on a Honda.  Normally bleeding brakes from an empty caliper, 
would take quite a bit of time with coordinating the 'push and open' of 
the brake petal and bleed nut.
I hooked this up and within about 10 seconds (per side) the fluid was 
flowing.
I couldn't believe that it was this fast and easy, so I tried to bleed it 
the normal way.  Low and behold, it was already bled!
So, if you do brakes, this is worth it.  Enjoy!

Eric P
"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational 
being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph 
Waldo Emerson