Earl's Solo-Bleed Brake Bleeders

[dapalong]

Wondering if anyone has used these and has some feedback - https://www.holley.com/blog/post/turn_a_tedious_chore_into_a_breeze_with_earl_s_sol o_bleed_brake_bleeders/?utm_source=Consumers&utm_campaign=1d916373c3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_16_03_18_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_66ad1d40e2-1d916373c3-267188109. I'm pretty much a one-man show, so the ability to bleed the brakes w/o needing another person would be helpful.

Here's my setup (all Wilwood):



AERO6 Big Brake Front Brake Kit
Forged Narrow Superlite 4R Big Brake Rear Parking Brake Kit



Mike
'69 Javelin

[67-LS1]

I tried solo bleeders. I’m not sure if they were Earl’s but they didn’t work worth a s***.
I eventually used gravity and time (lots of time) to bleed mine by myself.

[c4racer2]

Just get a pressure bleeder.
These work great. Pump up to 10-15lbs and go bleed at the caliper. Simple. Effective.

https://www.motiveproducts.com/

[dapalong]

Just get a pressure bleeder.
These work great. Pump up to 10-15lbs and go bleed at the caliper. Simple. Effective.

https://www.motiveproducts.com/

Nice, I like this much better. Wilwood also advised against using the solo bleeder. Or more specifically, they said they have no experience with them, and use the old school method.

[CSG]

I have only heard bad reviews on the speed bleeders. I use the Motive one as well.

[c4racer2]

works great and they make different cap options for various masters. I have Wildwood masters which use the european size screw cap. You also don't need to put fluid in the tank if you are just bleeding. Maybe for fresh line and fresh caliper installs or a full flush where you need to move a lot of fluid - but for a simple bleed it's not necessary. Release the pressure on the tank before you unscrew the cap on the master. I forgot once and man - what a mess - brake fluid everywhere. Anyway - StopTech 6 piston calipers with 2 bleeders each and has been working great for me. I also use it on the clutch bleeder with a bit lower pressure - like 5-8 lbs. But really 10lbs is good for front brakes, in my experience.

[anguilla1980]

I use this for my Wilwood master and other cars, it has the larger plate. Also, just use C clamps.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-0115

[c4racer2]

for a dual master that one would work. Maybe not as well on the single piston masters used in a manual brake system - but they have a fitting for that type also.
45mm screw cap - see here:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-1100

Easier to get a leak free seal with this set-up if you have a screw-on type Wildwood single master.

[anguilla1980]

for a dual master that one would work. Maybe not as well on the single piston masters used in a manual brake system - but they have a fitting for that type also.
45mm screw cap - see here:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-1100

Easier to get a leak free seal with this set-up if you have a screw-on type Wildwood single master.

Good call, but I use this one for those types of applications: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-1119

[badazz81z28]

Wondering if anyone has used these and has some feedback - https://www.holley.com/blog/post/turn_a_tedious_chore_into_a_breeze_with_earl_s_sol o_bleed_brake_bleeders/?utm_source=Consumers&utm_campaign=1d916373c3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_16_03_18_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_66ad1d40e2-1d916373c3-267188109. I'm pretty much a one-man show, so the ability to bleed the brakes w/o needing another person would be helpful.

Here's my setup (all Wilwood):



AERO6 Big Brake Front Brake Kit
Forged Narrow Superlite 4R Big Brake Rear Parking Brake Kit



Mike
'69 Javelin

Russell speed bleeders have been around for years! They work great!! Apparently Holley just wanted to jump in the market.

[badazz81z28]

Where? I have used them on 4 different cars over the last 15 or so years. They are fantastic. I have solely used Russell, so some off brands might have issues.



I have only heard bad reviews on the speed bleeders. I use the Motive one as well.

[CSG]

Where? I have used them on 4 different cars over the last 15 or so years. They are fantastic. I have solely used Russell, so some off brands might have issues.

There are lots of posts all over car forums of speed bleeders leaking around the threads and some about check valve failures. I'm sure some people have had success with them maybe even most people but very few guys post about something doing what it is supposed to do so I have seen mostly bad reviews.