| What is Brake Bleeding? | | | | Know your needs, know what you can spend, |
| "Brake bleeding is the procedure performed on | | | | and know what's available out there. Familiarize |
| hydraulic brake systems whereby the brake lines | | | | yourself with pricing before you buy, because you |
| (the pipes and hoses containing the brake fluid) | | | | don't want to buy the first brake bleeder you find |
| are purged of any air bubbles. This is necessary | | | | and end up being sorry with your choice. |
| because, while the brake fluid is an incompressible | | | | Once you start looking for brake bleeders, you'll |
| liquid, air bubbles are compressible gas and their | | | | be amazed at the selection that you find. Take |
| presence in the brake system greatly reduces | | | | your time in buying the right one, because when it |
| the hydraulic pressure that can be developed | | | | comes to your brakes nothing is more important. |
| within the system." | | | | Safety has to come first, even over budget. |
| - Wikipedia, Brake Bleeding, July 2006 | | | | How to Use Brake Bleeders |
| To purge the brake lines, and all pipes and hoses | | | | Any brake bleeder you plan to use should come |
| associated with those lines, on any hydraulic brake | | | | with an informative, step-by-step manual for you |
| system, you'll need a good brake bleeder in order | | | | to follow. Most companies will have web sites |
| to get the job done. Brake bleeders can be used | | | | featuring online support, should you have |
| on most brake systems, including motorcycles. | | | | questions not covered in the standard paperwork |
| For brake lines to operate at their peak, and to | | | | that comes with your brake bleeder. Be sure to |
| be sure that every safety precaution has been | | | | follow the instructions carefully, ensuring proper |
| taken, a good brake bleeder is a necessity. After | | | | use of your brake bleeder. After all, if you aren't |
| all, you don't want any air bubbles in your brake | | | | using the brake bleeder properly then you aren't |
| lines. | | | | doing yourself any good, and you certainly aren't |
| Rarely a system will not even need a brake | | | | purging your brake lines the way you should be. |
| bleeder used on the brake lines, so familiarize | | | | Be careful when using your brake bleeder, and |
| yourself with the system you're working on and | | | | pay close attention to what you're doing. |
| be sure that you need a brake bleeder prior to | | | | Brake Bleeders |
| using one. Consult your owner's manual to be sure | | | | When it comes to anything mechanical, but |
| about what you're getting into before working on | | | | especially something as important as brake lines, |
| any brake system or engine. | | | | it's always best to consult a trained professional |
| Where to Find Brake Bleeders | | | | technician or service manual. If you are very |
| Good brake bleeders can be found almost | | | | unfamiliar with brake bleeders, you could actually |
| anywhere. Any automotive store should have | | | | do more harm than good in trying to purge your |
| some in stock, though mobile tool dealers will | | | | hydraulic brake lines on your own. Be sure you |
| probably have the best selection of name brand | | | | know what you are doing, or that you work with |
| brake bleeders. The largest selection of brake | | | | someone who does, when it comes to brake |
| bleeders can be found online, available through the | | | | bleeders. You can never be too careful when it |
| Internet for quick and easy purchase. | | | | comes to brake safety, so be cautious when |
| Be sure to do some shopping around when it | | | | using a brake bleeder. |
| comes to finding the best brake bleeder for you. | | | | |