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General => The garage => Topic started by: thai-wronghorse on 03 April 2013, 14:16
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With my mk3's MOT at the end of the month and the fact it struggles to stop over 3mph it's about time i overhauled the braking system.
The fluid has never been changed since ive owned this one and ive got some braided hoses to chuck on anyway along with new pads and front ABS sensors so bleeding will be necessary.
Ive used the cheapo one way valve and tyre pressure bleeders before but want something a bit better this time so was wondering if any of you guys had any recommendations that won't break the bank?
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Are these any good?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Deluxe-Hand-Held-Brake-Bleeder-Tester-Set-Bleed-Kit-Vacuum-Pump-Car-Motorbike-/200756420457?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2ebe03df69
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Nobody bleeds their brakes then? :undecided:
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Ive used something similar to that with success but it was on an old landy not an old golf with abs,normally get vagcom to purge the system
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunson-EEZIBLEED-Brake-Clutch-fluid-bleed-hydraulic-bleeding-kit-/130759082496?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e71d94200
better than a vacuum based IMO
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^^
I have used this one and it is good.
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I had one of those several years ago but thought there might have been a better alternative on the market now that didn't need a remortgage.
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I used something similar to this when I replaced my rear beam !
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_204703_langId_-1_categoryId_255216
Worked well and cost effective.
Remember bleed the one furthest away from the brake cylinder.
Good Luck.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunson-EEZIBLEED-Brake-Clutch-fluid-bleed-hydraulic-bleeding-kit-/130759082496?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e71d94200
better than a vacuum based IMO
Used this on my car last night very good.
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That Gunson kit is brilliant. Bought it in a local shop on a job for £15 quid and seriously impressed with it.
No need to bleed ABS as long as you keep fluid in it. If just doing lines create a seal on the reservoir so that it creates a vacuum and go for it.
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Just ordered a new Gunson Eezibleed kit for £12.49 including postage. :smiley:
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if you have abs.. bleed the brakes with the engine running..
When I worked for vw.. the old boys always swore by it... and to be honest I have always just done it..
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if you have abs.. bleed the brakes with the engine running..
When I worked for vw.. the old boys always swore by it... and to be honest I have always just done it..
What happens if you dont bleed with the engine running?
As i have abs and i did t have the car running.
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if you have abs.. bleed the brakes with the engine running..
When I worked for vw.. the old boys always swore by it... and to be honest I have always just done it..
Oh really I've never heard that before, thanks for the tip.
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well from what I remember the abs pump only runs when the engine is running. so iut stops air locks in the abs pump... but I suspect its the old boys being safe that sorry...
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Well after some research the majority of people are saying to NOT have the engine running, apparently its completely unnecessary and just creating more risks whilst work under the vehicle.
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fair one.. its just something the old boys taught me.. its ust habit for me now lol!