Anyone used a power brake bleeder, specifically on a 56 Buick?

[56 Buick]

Hi all, curious whether anyone has used a power brake bleeder on a 56 Buick to bleed the brakes. Mine has a manual brake master cylinder but not sure whether that makes a difference. I am interested to hear of any concerns, risks, success stories or tips.

 

Thanks

 

Drew

[60FlatTop]

I have a setup for pressure bleeding brakes that will work with any car as long as I have a spare master cylinder cap.

 

Here is my setup for my Chevy trucks.

I drilled a 1/2" hole in a spare cap and pulled a standard tubeless valve stem through with pliers.

 

I have a length of quick coupler hose, one end locks to the stem and the other goes to a portable air tank.

I charge the tank to 20 PSIG to prevent over pressurizing the brake system. It works fine.

 

I made this early style cap to remote fill '40s GM cars. I haven't had to bleed any since I rigged my system but I would just connect a Schrader fitting to the pipe when the time comes. The vent hole has been soldered closed. I can see no problem using this method on your car.

 

Edited May 31 by 60FlatTop (see edit history)

[Wayne R]

Never used a power brake bleeder, and i  never needed to, as i have used this for years now ,this small,

self bleeder tool , infact this is the second one i have had ,lost the first one in my travels, very easy to use 

, with a small jam jar, place in position  at each wheel, and bleed each wheel all by your self, and for memory only about

$20.00 here in Australia the last one i purchased.

It enables you to pump bleeding brakes with out air entering the system,

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

10 hours ago, Wayne R said:

Never used a power brake bleeder, and i  never needed to, as i have used this for years now ,this small,

self bleeder tool , infact this is the second one i have had ,lost the first one in my travels, very easy to use 

, with a small jam jar, place in position  at each wheel, and bleed each wheel all by your self, and for memory only about

$20.00 here in Australia the last one i purchased.

It enables you to pump bleeding brakes with out air entering the system,

 

  Check valve?   

 

  Ben

[JohnD1956]

the '56 is capable of being bled via gravity.  A power bleed should not be necessary.   

[KAD36]

 

16 hours ago, 60FlatTop said:

I drilled a 1/2" hole in a spare cap and pulled a standard tubeless valve stem through with pliers.

 

Same - made it for bleeding boat trailer brakes that had similar master cylinder with a plastic screw cap and it works great on the car. Was less cumbersome than using vacuum pump at each wheel. Think I only put 10 psi in the tank.

[56 Buick]

Great info and thanks to all. Such a wealth of knowledge and experience here on the forum. I have used a check valve and vacuum bleeder before but I will give this a shot and see what difference it makes.

 

Thanks again

[Wayne R]

14 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:

 

  Check valve?   

 

  Ben

Thankyou Ben,--im getting a bit old and dottery now.

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

1 hour ago, Wayne R said:

Thankyou Ben,--im getting a bit old and dottery now.

 

  Me too, sir. Me too.

 

  Ben