Brakes

Thanks all. Going to leave it a couple of days and then have another bash.

Having just retired early and spent the last 48 years as a forklift mechanic where 99% of the time you are working alone, the best way to bleed brakes or clutches without assistance is...
Remove the bleed nipples and use a sealant 'slicone' or PTFE tape on the threaded part of the nipple which stops air getting past, (not the tapered seat), refit the nipples and then release the nipples one at a time with a clear tube (possibly 6mm bore) long enough to reach the master cylinder reservoir, you can then pump the pedal to your hearts content until the fluid runs air free......no need for down, lock, up, open, down, lock, up, open...etc. and no need to refill the reservoir every 5mins.

Jimx5 wrote: Having just retired early and spent the last 48 years as a forklift mechanic where 99% of the time you are working alone, the best way to bleed brakes or clutches without assistance is...
Remove the bleed nipples and use a sealant 'slicone' or PTFE tape on the threaded part of the nipple which stops air getting past, (not the tapered seat), refit the nipples and then release the nipples one at a time with a clear tube (possibly 6mm bore) long enough to reach the master cylinder reservoir, you can then pump the pedal to your hearts content until the fluid runs air free......no need for down, lock, up, open, down, lock, up, open...etc. and no need to refill the reservoir every 5mins.

That is a genius solution!

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationJust to add, the tube is windscreen washer tubing which should be available from any car spares shop or e-bay.
Ues 4mm tube, not 6mm as i first suggested.

Quote from Jimx5: "..... Remove the bleed nipples and use a sealant 'silicone' or PTFE tape on the threaded part of the nipple which stops air getting past, (not the tapered seat), refit the nipples and then release the nipples one at a time with a clear tube ..."

Just for clarification would you be able to do up a sample nipple and take a photo so we can see just how much tape to use and how much thread to cover, please?

Sorry, I am a little light on vision and heavy on years so a picture sometimes makes it all work for me.
cheers George

This is a picture lifted of the internet, which shows how much sealant needed, any sealant will do....one or two wraps of PTFE, hylomar, bathroom silicone, or even grease, all you need to do is stop air leaking down the threads while your bleeding.
<img src=" www.evilution.co.uk/files/smartchassis/brakes/cvbn/cvbn1.jpg " alt="Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia"/>
Another picture.
<img src=" www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/ekmps/shops/sq...-3-x-pack-6376-p.jpg " alt="AUTO BLEED Brake Bleed Nipples M8 3 x Pack"/>