Brake and clutch fluid bleeding kit

[jagnut66]

Hi,
I'd just like to post up a recommendation for this brake and clutch fluid bleeding kit:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116923006342
I've previously used 'easy bleed' kits with mixed results.....
They rely on air pressure from a tyre, which I found (even when bled to the suggested 20 PSI) tends to blow the hose off and spray fluid all over the place. This can be a bit of a problem in other ways too, as I found the MGB needs higher pressure than this anyway for successful results, plus I have heard that other makes do as well. Not much good if, like me, you like more than one type of classic.
So, with my latest 'easy bleed' out of action, I went looking for and alternative and decided to give the above a go.
The bleed unit itself is excellent, it has a good capacity for fluid, more than needed for the likes of our Moggy's but there's no need to fill it to full each time. I just put in what I needed (plus a little extra), pumped it up to around 25 PSI and bled the brakes.
Result: I have a much firmer pedal than with the other type of kit, mentioned above, even when it seemed to be working satisfactorily.
So I can highly recommend this.
NB: I have adapted an original Morris Minor brake master cylinder cap, as nothing suitable comes with the kit (needless to say really).
I unscrewed the valve from the smallest cap (14mm spanner) and used my tap and die set to put a matching thread in the hole in the metal cap.
It does require a thick rubber washer to seal it, however once screwed in tight it worked a treat.

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In due course I will unscrew another valve to adapt a lid for my Triumph's reservoir, the replacement reservoir on which is the same size as the remote ones that others on here like to fit by the way. Meaning I'll have a lid suitable for those as well if I ever want one.
This set uses the same type of quick release valves to make the connection as an air compressor set up does.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[svenedin]

This looks like a copy of the Sealey unit but much cheaper.

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/sealey-b ... L_EALw_wcB

I have used the Eezibleed on my Minor but the instruction video suggests using a lower pressure of 10 PSI for classic cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz8t6ZkVSQM

Stephen

[jagnut66]

This looks like a copy of the Sealey unit but much cheaper.

I think you are right.

I have used the Eezibleed on my Minor but the instruction video suggests using a lower pressure of 10 PSI for classic cars.

That may explain the blown hoses then, although at 10 PSI I think it would be next to useless, especially on an MGB.
However, this is just my opinion of course.
I shall be throwing my easy bleed in the bin now anyway though.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[Mervin]

I own and have used an Eezibleed on my Minor. It's an original Gunson's (when it was Gunson) kit which I bought way back, in a yellow and black box. I have only used it, maybe four times on the Minor, and possibly been lucky using their then recommended maximum of 18p.s.i.. I too "modified" a spare Lockheed m/c cap to suit.
Not that useful without having a spare tyre?
I have one of those Sealey pressure bleeders too and use that on my daily driver when changing the brake fluid. £83 . Mine came from Amazon Warehouse, with a damaged box for £18 if memory serves.