pearlm30 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hello everyone I am trying to replace the brake fluid for my 95 legacy wagon. I am wondering what brake fluid bleeder in the market that will allow me to do the procedure by myself? Also it will not cost me a arm or a leg. Any advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later, Peter Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 There is a cheap (10-15 bucks) unit out there. a cup (resevoir) attaches magnetically to the wheel & has a tube running from the bleed valve. I never used it for brakes (I tried to syphon some over filled oil) but it would appear to keep air out by keeping the brake fluid in the brake lines via the resevoir.... I would think some rubber hose (right diameter) & a jar of brake fluid would do the same. Later. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Get the handi-vac. They are about $20.00 but you can use them for a ton of things. You simply slide the wrench over the screw attach the proper fitting to the end of the tube (included), pump the handle a couple times to build pressure and then crack the screw. The vacum sucks the air out very well. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlm30 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Where can I buy the handi- vac? I went to the autozone and they dont have anything. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Thats odd...I bought mine at autozone. My bad. It's called a mityvac. I feel terrible for telling you the wrong name. I know they sell them at autozone. http://www.mityvac.com there you can get a better description. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001&UserAction=performSearch&Parameters=Auto+Store%7C%7EREGULAR+PARTS+LOOK+UP%7C%7EBLEEDER%2FVACUUM+PUMP+-+TOOL I paid less than the website says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 2 words: SPEED BLEEDERS Here is my USRM article on brake bleeding. Lemme know if it works good for you or if needs something. It was geared more twoards the EA82 platform but the concept is the same for any year/make/model. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/article.php?a=60 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlm30 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Thanks I guess they dont know what I was talking about. What is the part # of the pump? Is it made specfically to bleed the brake fluid? Is it easy to use? I appreciate your effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I second the speedbleeders. Don't leave 'em exposed to the elements though. Make caps from a short piece of silicone tubing with a screw in the end. Rubber caps (like vaccum fitting caps) won't last 'cause the brake fluid eats the rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I second the speedbleeders. Don't leave 'em exposed to the elements though. Make caps from a short piece of silicone tubing with a screw in the end. Rubber caps (like vaccum fitting caps) won't last 'cause the brake fluid eats the rubber. Good call man; I should do that on mine. I dont want them getting all clogged up and rusted. Prolly too late now with winter here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Speed bleeders are good but can only be used for bleeding your brakes. If you want to go this route then I will reccomend it too. If you decide to get the hand operated vacum pump then I will reccoment this as well. Like I said before it can be used for many, many things...not just bleeding. And besides, you can use it on any vehicle at anytime. Just tell them you are looking for a hand operated vacum pump. If you print out a picture of the mityvac from the website then bring it to them they will get it for you. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001&UserAction=performMoreDetail&Parameters=TRUE%7C%7EBLEEDER%2FVACUUM+PUMP+-+TOOL%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EOEM_PURCHASE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7E70116%7C%7E1231%7C%7E25136%7C%7EINCLUDES%3A+HAND+OPERATED+VACUUM+PUMP%2C+HOSES%2C+ASSORTED++%0AFITTINGS+AND+INSTRUCTIONS.%7C%7E%2429.99%7C%7ESUBARU%7C%7ELEGACY%7C%7E1990%7C%7ELLT%7C%7E1.25%7C%7EEA%7C%7EB Go to this link and print the page out. Take this to the part store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I forgot to mention you can burp your cooling system with the mityvac. Not to mention check vacum selenoids, and start syphons really well. There are a million other uses but I can't think of them at the moment. The site has more. Make sure the one you buy is plastic, comes with the fluid cup and all the attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarikoptic Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Make sure the one you buy is plastic, comes with the fluid cup and all the attachments. Are you talking about MV6830 Mityvac Brake Bleeder or 07000 Mityvac Vacuum Pump Thanx btw - autozone doesn't say that it is Mityvac... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Clark Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I second the speedbleeders. Don't leave 'em exposed to the elements though. Make caps from a short piece of silicone tubing with a screw in the end. Rubber caps (like vaccum fitting caps) won't last 'cause the brake fluid eats the rubber. If brake fluid ate rubber, the brake system seals would fail in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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