Anyone Used the $22 Brake Bleeder/Vac Pump from HFT?

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

I skimmed the review page and didn't see it. Just wondering if anyone's used this, and if it can make it after bleeding the brakes on two vehicles? I know it's not well made, but I just want to get by.

 

[84c10Tony]

Vac

About 3 or 4 years ago, I searched the same thing, ended up with the next one up, the Mityvac for $40, when I finally read the directions lmao, it worked. The construction was a much better build to me than the cheaper one.
Many years ago, bought the one man B/B, almost the same without the vac pump, meh, it was worth it to get the Mityvac.

 

[CSFJ]

You know, I have a mighty vac in my tool box, I don't think i've ever used it to bleed the brakes. I've always had good results letting them gravity bleed.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

About 3 or 4 years ago, I searched the same thing, ended up with the next one up, the Mityvac for $40, when I finally read the directions lmao, it worked. The construction was a much better build to me than the cheaper one.
Many years ago, bought the one man B/B, almost the same without the vac pump, meh, it was worth it to get the Mityvac.

Good info, thank you. My good senses tell me I should just go ahead and get the Mityvac, but I'm really cheap. I'll probably just bite the bullet and spend eighteen more dollars. I went through the same thing with a timing light a few months back. My dad bought one in 2007 that gave up the ghost last year, and I tried timing by ear to stave off buying a new one, but I ended up caving there, too.

 

[HotRodPC]

I've never used the HF set up either. I too have a Mighty Vac that's about 25 years or more old. I've never used it for bleeding brakes either. I usually do the old Pump it and Hold it method with good results.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

You know, I have a mighty vac in my tool box, I don't think i've ever used it to bleed the brakes. I've always had good results letting them gravity bleed.

That's an interesting thought. I imagine that would work just fine, but I worry about dirt and other solid contaminants coming through without the push of the pedal or the pull of a vacuum pump. Last time I did it, I made a brake bleeder out of a plastic bottle and lawnmower fuel hose, and I hated it. Still had to pump the pedal, keep topping off the MC, and crawl under the truck. If I can just eliminate the pumping the pedal part, and worry about topping it off and crawling under there, I'd be happy.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

I've never used the HF set up either. I too have a Mighty Vac that's about 25 years or more old. I've never used it for bleeding brakes either. I usually do the old Pump it and Hold it method with good results.

Do you get a buddy to pump the pedal, or do you just push something against to seat and hold the pedal in place while you crawl under and close the bleeder?

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Do you get a buddy to pump the pedal, or do you just push something against to seat and hold the pedal in place while you crawl under and close the bleeder?

A competent buddy for sure.lol

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

A competent buddy for sure.lol

And there lies the problem for me. I don't really have any help, which is why I wanted the DIY method of brake bleeding.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

And there lies the problem for me. I don't really have any help, which is why I wanted the DIY method of brake bleeding.

I generally gravity bleed then use the Mity Vac starting with the furtherest from the MC and work towards it.

 

[Camar068]

if you get it, feel free to post results in the HF tools post:

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4826&highlight=tools

 

[HotRodPC]

I use a neighbor, a kid, whatever I can find. I can give them directions. If they're not holding it down like I asked, I can tell if they're letting it up before I tighten the bleeder. You can tell, usually hear it sucking air as they let up, then re explain, don't let it up until I say so.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

I use a neighbor, a kid, whatever I can find. I can give them directions. If they're not holding it down like I asked, I can tell if they're letting it up before I tighten the bleeder. You can tell, usually hear it sucking air as they let up, then re explain, don't let it up until I say so.

And after that start smacking.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

if you get it, feel free to post results in the HF tools post:

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4826&highlight=tools

Whatever I end up going with, I surely will.

I use a neighbor, a kid, whatever I can find. I can give them directions. If they're not holding it down like I asked, I can tell if they're letting it up before I tighten the bleeder. You can tell, usually hear it sucking air as they let up, then re explain, don't let it up until I say so.

I'll try my mom. She's about the only person who I can really ask and maybe be able to get it done the old fashioned way.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

And after that start smacking.

My thoughts on children in a nutshell. I'm halfway kidding, though. Have never planned on any, and I've been pretty set on that since I could mentally grasp the concept of having children. I'm very impatient when it comes to dealing with them.