Brake bleeding hose
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Brake bleeding hose What size hose do you need for bleeding the brakes? And is there a preferred type, like clear? And where can I find it? Tried autozone last night when buying the brake fluid, but didn't see anything I could use for bleeder lines, except for in some 2.99 1 person bleeder kit. Didn't think I needed the kit, just the hose. Any suggestions?
Re: Brake bleeding hose I get mine at a home store or hardware store.
It's just clear plastic tubing, usually pennies per foot.
I think I use 3/16" or 1/4" ... can't recall. But $.50 of each will be enough ...
It's just clear plastic tubing, usually pennies per foot.
I think I use 3/16" or 1/4" ... can't recall. But $.50 of each will be enough ...
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Re: Brake bleeding hose I ended up going with the valvoline synpower that either mitch or trackbird (can't remember, they're both grand masters when it comes to brake and suspension stuff 
) reccomended. Says it exceeds DOT 3 and 4 standards. Seemed reasonably priced too vs. generic DOT 3 stuff.
) reccomended. Says it exceeds DOT 3 and 4 standards. Seemed reasonably priced too vs. generic DOT 3 stuff. Re: Brake bleeding hose I have always used a chunk of 3/16th vacuum line. You can't see through it, but there will be a small amount of fluid right past the bleeder valve to help avoid sucking in air and it keeps the fluid from spraying everywhere (I use an old 2 liter bottle to catch the fluid in).
I'm pretty sure it is 3/16 that I use.....but I won't swear to it (test fit it if you can).
I'm pretty sure it is 3/16 that I use.....but I won't swear to it (test fit it if you can).
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Re: Brake bleeding hose Rubber hose grabs onto the bleeder better than the clear vinyl hose. The bleeders get slippery so I like the black rubber, and I don't need to see inside the tubing because I run the tubing into glass jars so I can see when it is running clear. I hook up all 4 tubings/jars and let it gravity drip until clear fluid runs before I have someone press the brake pedal. So for me, it is four 18" 3/16ths black rubber tubing, and a liter of Valvoline Synthetic, and a turkey baster thing to draw off the old fluid from the reservoir that speeds up the process.
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Verdad Gallardo Re: Brake bleeding hose I concur when using $5 Valvoline fluid.
When using $70/litre Castrol SRF, one needs to preserve/conserve as much as possible. So seeing exactly whent eh fluid clears is important .. to me at least...
When using $70/litre Castrol SRF, one needs to preserve/conserve as much as possible. So seeing exactly whent eh fluid clears is important .. to me at least...
