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