Any easy way to Bleed Brakes & ABS Module?

[Jeriatric]

How about if you had a bleed bottle with a check valve in it, for under $27.00?

It's a one person bleed system that works slick as a whistle.

[RICZ]

How about if you had a bleed bottle with a check valve in it, for under $27.00?

It's a one person bleed system that works slick as a whistle.

So are Speed Bleeders. I started working on my bikes and cars in 1952 and for decades, I could never get a really hard pedal or lever. Then I discovered that air seeps past the bleeder threads. Someone recommended Speed Bleeders because they not only have a check valve but also a substance on the threads that provides a seal when the bleeder is loosened. I tried them and have never looked back and got those hard pedals and levers I always wanted.

[Jeriatric]

So are Speed Bleeders. I started working on my bikes and cars in 1952 and for decades, I could never get a really hard pedal or lever. Then I discovered that air seeps past the bleeder threads. Someone recommended Speed Bleeders because they not only have a check valve but also a substance on the threads that provides a seal when the bleeder is loosened. I tried them and have never looked back and got those hard pedals and levers I always wanted.

I'm with you, speed bleeders are great and perform as advertised. Tossed the other method out there only as an alternative, because some, may not want to do the bleeder change out.

Edit: In 1952 I got my first bicycle

[Motorsickle]

How about if you had a bleed bottle with a check valve in it, for under $27.00?

It's a one person bleed system that works slick as a whistle.

That sounds like a good idea. I ordered speed bleeders for my 2011 rt, but might make up a set up for other vehicles I have. My 2011 have 8mm bleeders and found 2 pairs on Amazon for 26.50 delivered, but the manufacturer doesn't have a 6mm for 2013 and later.

[davev1pa]

I have speedbleeders on the 2012 RTL...however not on the VSS/ABS....I don't have BUDS....I'm good with about a 90% fluid exchange. The BUDS can measure hydraulic pressure as well as other factors-I've been corrected by purists on this matter that it is important since afterall ya need to stop and other systems are tied into this algorithm-but we all get to make our own decisions -some good some bad. I'm happy for the most part. I'm not happy in comparing my 2014 RTS Brembo brakes vs my 2012 RTL brakes....the early brakes in comparison are poor. I know both Lamonster and BAJARON support the idea that changing rotors and pads on the pre brembo SPYDERS brakes can help increase functionality. Well-I don't think they could possibly get any worse so there's that thought.

[bigbadbrucie]

I have speedbleeders on the 2012 RTL...however not on the VSS/ABS....I don't have BUDS....I'm good with about a 90% fluid exchange. The BUDS can measure hydraulic pressure as well as other factors-I've been corrected by purists on this matter that it is important since afterall ya need to stop and other systems are tied into this algorithm-but we all get to make our own decisions -some good some bad. I'm happy for the most part. I'm not happy in comparing my 2014 RTS Brembo brakes vs my 2012 RTL brakes....the early brakes in comparison are poor. I know both Lamonster and BAJARON support the idea that changing rotors and pads on the pre brembo SPYDERS brakes can help increase functionality. Well-I don't think they could possibly get any worse so there's that thought.

I assume that both yourself as well as Motorsicle realize that this is a 2 year old thread? just sayin.....

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have speedbleeders on the 2012 RTL...however not on the VSS/ABS....I don't have BUDS....I'm good with about a 90% fluid exchange. The BUDS can measure hydraulic pressure as well as other factors-I've been corrected by purists on this matter that it is important since afterall ya need to stop and other systems are tied into this algorithm-but we all get to make our own decisions -some good some bad. I'm happy for the most part. I'm not happy in comparing my 2014 RTS Brembo brakes vs my 2012 RTL brakes....the early brakes in comparison are poor. I know both Lamonster and BAJARON support the idea that changing rotors and pads on the pre brembo SPYDERS brakes can help increase functionality. Well-I don't think they could possibly get any worse so there's that thought.

IMHO I doubt there is 10% of the brake fluid for the ABS portion of the system .... good luck .... Mike

[FrogmanDave]

I've used this https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0143 from Motion Pro for years and it works excellent.

[BajaRon]

I've used this https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0143 from Motion Pro for years and it works excellent.

There are a number of aids that make the bleeding process easier. But this won't get the ABS module bled. I am in the camp that it's not necessary. The amount of fluid in the ABS unit is relatively small. And the system is not static. The fluid gets moved around. So, changing it ever 2 years or so is going to keep the system more than clean enough.