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TBatt · 08-17-2016, 05:17 PM

I have been using a vacuum bleeder for years and have used it on my Z for the brakes and clutch. This is the bleeder that I have. https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...fType=&from=fn

As JARblue stated, this creates a negative pressure differential. Not a lot but more than enough to suck the fluid through the system. You can watch bubbles, crap and the color of the fluid change as it works.

For bleeding this how I use the pump. First and foremost fill the reservoir and check it often during the bleed unless you have a replenish bottle which I highly recommend. Place a boxed end wrench over the bleed nipple and then attach the pump hose. Open the bleeder and let the pump start to work (keep it pumped up). After you see fluid start to flow slowly pump the brake or clutch pedal using slow full strokes. This will push the fluid through the system a little faster to help push the air out. When you see nothing but clear fluid with no bubbles close the bleeder. Top off the reservoir and move to the next brake. I've done this many many times by myself and it works great.

08-17-2016, 05:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	I have been using a vacuum bleeder for years and have used it on my Z for the brakes and clutch. This is the bleeder that I have. https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...fType=&from=fn As JARblue stated, this creates a negative pressure differential. Not a lot but more than enough to suck the fluid through the system. You can watch bubbles, crap and the color of the fluid change as it works. For bleeding this how I use the pump. First and foremost fill the reservoir and check it often during the bleed unless you have a replenish bottle which I highly recommend. Place a boxed end wrench over the bleed nipple and then attach the pump hose. Open the bleeder and let the pump start to work (keep it pumped up). After you see fluid start to flow slowly pump the brake or clutch pedal using slow full strokes. This will push the fluid through the system a little faster to help push the air out. When you see nothing but clear fluid with no bubbles close the bleeder. Top off the reservoir and move to the next brake. I've done this many many times by myself and it works great. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!