Let's Try Halfords Vizibleed one man brake and clutch bleeding kit - it works!!!

[@tamspackaginglimited6050]

A friend of mine - John Witt designed this product in the early 1980's. Sadly he was killed in a car accident soon after the product was launched. He would be so proud that it is still selling and helping people after 40 years in Halfords. Good on you John.

[@CarsExposed]

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[@flybobbie1449]

Hope he hadn't recently bled brakes.

[@ashy1423]

Thank you John Witt. Great product👍

[@markf4720]

That's sad to hear. I've got one of these and it works great. Bled the brakes on my 1984 Audi Coupe with no problem. Thanks John!

[@train4905]

So sorry

[@JMUDoc]

One tip I might offer: put a couple of inches of (clean) brake fluid into the container before you start. That way, if the one-way valve fails - or doesn't work at all - the vacuum from the pedal release will pull brake fluid back into the system, and not air.

[@Toms_Short_Movies]

I used to think that; however, you always start with air in the tube, which would be sucked back in, so save new fluid and trust the valve or the two man method.

[@gaffney92]

@@Toms_Short_Movies Only the volume of the tube if not already displaced by fluid.

[@diljitjedi]

I've had one of these for a lot of years I also bought mine at Halfords never has let me down when I need my brake and my clutch great little one man tool

[@dielaughing73]

I have had one of these for years and used it a few times on a motorbike and car. Works a treat and doesn't require compressed air, etc. The only issue is my retaining clip has failed (split), but there are two ends to it so I have just switched ends. If the other end splits too I would try to make a replacement part but it is a cheap enough tool to simply replace if that proved difficult. Because it retains fluid in the hose, you need to be careful to avoid dripping brake fluid on the calipers, wheels etc. Either protect with a cloth when connecting or drain a little out.

[@christopherlogan9315]

This is a really helpful review, thanks for that. I will be getting one of these for when I change my front calipers.

[@JMUDoc]

Update - got mine and used it a few times, worked perfectly; I put a layer of old fluid into the container beforehand - just in case - but it wasn't needed. One potential fly in the ointment is the black hose end... it already seems a looser fit by the fourth use than it was on the first.

[@kayumkhalifa2752]

cut a little of the end off cleanly and carry on with the rest of the bleed for the other calipers

[@deantaylor1512]

Got to replace front brake line .. Jeep Cherokee 2002 .. will try one of those.. perfect for What I need ..

[@JMUDoc]

Getting one of these today - seeing mixed reviews, but mostly positive, and it's cheap enough for me to not go mental if it doesn't work :) I tried one of the "gun" type vacuum kits but couldn't get a decent seal on my bleed nipples, so the gun pulled air in as well as fluid.

[@alexkid1982]

Thanks for this video of how to use this kit, got one today and renewed my brake fluid. Cheers!

[@streetkaaccord344]

Never thought of using a bungee cord on these types of systems. Always end up putting the pot on a brick, and as soon as I pump the brakes, the force knocks the pot off the brick....

[@CarsExposed]

Chris Mason you are not alone I’ve been there mate and done that so many times 😁, luckily this container is ideal to hook up with a bungee cord ... and you have a chance to win one I’ll be going live on the 7th of march and picking a winner stay tuned 👍👍👍

[@barrybritcher]

I don't see how. You should push slowly. Not smash the pedal.

[@justindrew9702]

Awesome little device , but i cringed when I saw 5 litres of brake fluid, unless you’re a shop don’t buy that, dot 3,4 & 5.1 brake fluid will start absorbing water the second you open it, should be chucked out after a year you only need a small bottle.

[@CarsExposed]

Justin Drew thanks mate not a bad tool for the price 😊👍, I failed to mention in the video that brake fluid is hygroscopic, I don’t buy it in big quantities but a friend asked me to do a brake fluid flush and turned up with the 5 litre unopened and left with me for that the same reason, luckily I was able to use 3 times in a week but I have to say I still have about 3 litres left which very likely will ended up in the recycling centre 😀👍👍👍 Cheers

[@georgeakapierz]

Really helpful video. Just went out a got this! Amazing price. Saves having to spend a fortune at a service interval

[@johnnywarnerperfectroad66]

Thanks for that only done the job two man or with an Eazeebleed, bought one of these Visibleeds ages ago and all I've got to hand just now....Your video a great help👍

[@CarsExposed]

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[@carledgoose3030]

Going to buy one tomorrow for my Viva HA )

[@albertoascari2542]

Looks like a Peugeot 407/Citroen C5 caliper. The ezzibleed is ezzey these are ok but a 2 litre Pop bottle with a little brake fluid to cover the end of the pipe with a couple of drill holes in the bottle top and plastic aquarium pipe form the nipple to the bottom of the bottle do the same job.

[@CarsExposed]

Front brakes nowadays it’s pretty much the same across all popular cars... that works too 👍👍👍👍

[@sabni8668]

Thank you for a great video. Ordering one now!

[@ashy1423]

Thanks for sharing this with us, clear instructions and good video. Stay well Ash from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@waylander07]

bought this after watching your vid and what a great bit of kit.

[@CarsExposed]

I’m glad you like it, awesome bit of kit for the price ... cheers mate 👍👍👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there buddy!! That's a great helper !!! I have heard about these but never had one. I always had to get a helper. This would be nice for a solo worker. Take care!!!

[@CarsExposed]

Grampie's Workshop thanks Mike great helper indeed ... and you can win one now 👍, I’ll be giving one away on the 7th of March stay tuned 👍👍👍

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Nice one man! Always nice to have a tool that works!

[@CarsExposed]

Joe's Auto Electric 😊😊 thanks Joe 👍👍👍

[@geoded]

Thanks for the video, has convinced me to buy one.

[@DRJMF1]

if you have a hydraulic clutch that shares the brake fluid reservoir to lubricate the clutch, could you do the same for the clutch. I have a d4d 2003 corolla that has a hydraulic clutch using the brake fluid reservoir to run it.thanks.

[@-DC-]

Worked great on a Civic Clutch Fluid Change no complaints for what it costs 👍

[@psdaengr911]

If that much fluid is coming out, he's pushing the brake pedal down too far probably to the floor. Aside from the fact that he's probably damaging the master cylinder as its piston travels into the corroded end of the bore, he should top up the fluid after five of those strokes so that the master cylinder doesn't go dry.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Looks like the tool works good. One man marching band! Haha

[@CarsExposed]

Ozzstar it worked really well bud, one marching band indeed 😁... and You have a chance to win one I’ll be going live on the 7th of March and pick a winner stay tuned 👍👍👍

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

I've recently replaced the front discs and pads on my Renault Captur. They seem to be grinding. Any idea?

[@thesoupdragonat121]

Great video, good job. Good for motorbikes too!

[@Badgertronix]

They're great tools. I have one with a much smaller reservoir which is quite annoying. That's a great price too 👍

[@CarsExposed]

Badgertronix hello mate, this one is quite small too 😊, but the price is unbelievable cheers 👍👍👍

[@pacman4568]

I just paid £360 to have two back calipers changed on my VW T5 van excessive pedal travel so ya first i have to check they have put them on the right way up. if they have I have to bleed the brakes. £360 brakes my heart that I have to correct what lazy people can't be bothered with doing right.

[@ignaciobarcia1549]

I'm finding my way around one of these. Reaced rear caliper but they don't feel as tight as I would like but I don't thin I did 10 pumps I was gonna ask if you put fluid in the bottom to cover the end of the tube and whether the level of the bottle should be above the niple as in the homemade setups or due to the valve design is not relevant? Paid £10 on amazon! Now I feel robbed! 😂

[@raf1797]

Would be cool if you could make a video of you changing out that gearbox. I guess it would probably be pretty difficult getting all the footage down there when you're doing the job, but some shots of it would be great if you could. Also, loving your videos man, you're a good teacher

[@CarsExposed]

raf97 thanks mate much appreciated. I’m actually filming this gearbox change it’s a bit tricky like you mention but I think is going ok so stay tuned for that, it will probably be uploaded this coming Wednesday. cheers 👍👍👍

[@CarsExposed]

Congratulations Raf97 you have won a Vizibleed one man brake bleeder, just let me know your address by email [e-mail] to post it ...👍

[@raf1797]

@@CarsExposed thats amazing, thank you, much appreciated. I liked your Auris gearbox video, it was very good. I'll send you an email.

[@CarsExposed]

Congratulations 😊... cool thanks man, send me an email and I’ll post it tomorrow cheers 👍👍👍

[@ESSA20]

Hey, need some advise, I have leak in one of my rear drum brake wheel cyclinder on my citreon c3, what i was wondering after replacing the cyclinder would i need to bleed just that brake drum or both rear sides or all 4 wheels? Cheers P.s wanna get this bleeding kit but some of the reviews have scared me ahh Top tip: Place the bottle higher than the wheel cyclinder helps with no air returning to the cyclinder.

[@The_Macaroon]

Nice video. Should the engine be running when pumping the brakes?

[@PapiQaz]

No need to run engine when bleeding

[@darrenmicklewright2008]

​@@PapiQaz what if you have abs

[@PapiQaz]

@@darrenmicklewright2008 even with abs should be fine, but newer cars will need diagnostic software to run the abs pump to get all the fluid out. If in doubt get a garage to do it

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Excellent video. I might buy one of these 👍🏻

[@CarsExposed]

ScrewsNutsAndBolts thanks mate, definitely value for money it works pretty well ... cheers 👍👍👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@Richard Lawson Thanks for the tip ! :)

[@neilwain8618]

Gone up now £7.29, going take your word and give a try on my Kia Sorento ( bleed clutch), suppose to be a pig to bleed 😭

[@mmmmmlemons]

Is it worth removing the old fluid out of the reservoir first and putting new fluid in so you don't have to pump all the old fluid through the system?

[@alanfrancis9225]

No, because you are taking the chance of the master cylinder going dry. If refreshing brake fluid is required, use this bleeder on all brakes ( from rear, furthest brake line to front ) keeping brake reservoir topped up as you go. This will refresh all brake fluid in the “lines and reservoir” and avoid exposing rubber seals in master brake cylinder.

[@kayumkhalifa2752]

you should remove 3/4 amount leave a quarter in there to bleed through to make sure it don`t go dry

[@Accomplice23]

New subscriber, nice video man!

[@CarsExposed]

Accomplice23 thanks mate much appreciated, live stream on Sunday 18:30 see you there 👍👍👍

[@chaosfoevr]

Just got one of these, I got bit spongy peddle so how much should I pump out from each valve, I bought liter fluid aswell

[@CarsExposed]

Regular ppl I normally pump the brake pedal around 10 times each corner 👍👍👍

[@chaosfoevr]

@@CarsExposed alright buddy, so I done it bout 12-15 times each wheel, basically done whole 1 liter bottle, peddle still spongy. Do I need to follow the sequence of furthest to nearest wheel cus I done it random or may b something I missed.

[@CarsExposed]

Regular ppl I normally do it the furthest corner first it helps to get the old fluid out quicker but you must have another issue if still spongy mate... haven’t you got any leaks anywhere ?

[@chaosfoevr]

@@CarsExposed never low on fluid so no leaks I guess, at some point may be I didn't tighten the reservoir cap could that be the case. Its new fluid anyway can I reuse it, I'll try again with second person just to be sure. Pads r thin will change it soon

[@rajfell]

You should start from the rear. And replace discs 😂😂😂

[@K_N_44]

Why calipers are so rusted? Also engine bay is a lil dirty :) Is this way of brake bleeding same as the one they do in Toyota shops?

[@CarsExposed]

TheAlexunit super dirty indeed she been sitting for a while, gearbox is knackered I’m fitting a 2nd hand gearbox today... i don’t what they use but I would expect Toyota dealers to have a much more hitech brake bleeder 👍👍👍

[@K_N_44]

Cars Exposed I have six speed manual gearbox and it has been fixed cause something was broken inside... Isn't better to fix it than replace it with 2nd hand? Or is it damaged that bad?

[@CarsExposed]

This one is a 5 speed manual gearbox and its grinding like heck, so far is going well but it takes so much longer recording everything ... 😁👍👍👍

[@K_N_44]

Cars Exposed Last two summers i noticed that the brake pedal goes to the floor when i press it very slowly... Toyota dealer suggestion was to replace the brake master cylinder which costs 200-250€ .They and many other garages don't think a brake bleeding would make any difference. Before one month i went for a service in a garage and told them to bleed the brake system since 30,000km passed from the last time Toyota did this job. In winter months brake pedal seems normal but i feel like pedal is a lot harder..Now I'm patiently waiting for the hot summer days to check if problem fixed and Toyota dealer were lame at their job skills or i have to replace master cylinder.

[@CarsExposed]

TheAlexunit Strange that only happens in the summer... Any signs of leakage anywhere, specially around master cylinder and cap ?

[@alancooper7062]

Looks a great product , would look good in my toolbox 😀

[@wyattoneable]

That would be a great tool for the wyatt-one-able shop. (I always work alone).

[@CarsExposed]

wyattoneable absolutely 😁, and you have a chance to win one, I’ll be live 7th of March giving 2 away, I’ll keep everybody up to date with times etc... cheers for the support Wyatt 👍👍👍

[@trevatkin4869]

Nice one mate, just bought one of these and hopefully it works as well for me as it did for you.

[@CarsExposed]

Trev Atkin so far so good 😊 👍... pretty decent for the money 👍👍

[@trevatkin4869]

@@CarsExposed My only issue is mine is an Audi TT that I've changed the calipers on, and I've seen loads of people with troubles bleeding the system on them. Definitely worth a go for the price though.

[@CarsExposed]

Trev Atkin you will be fine mate, I’ve done a VAG rear calliper if it’s any good to you ... Skoda Superb Rear Brake Calipers Sticking | Replacement kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nCaGRmlNF4ebs

[@realcubano4301]

Halfords broke my side mirror and after3 month of emails They are not accepting liability….. Just disgusting behaviour ….. Anyway if u know any other way to get my mirror fix plz ?

[@bikeman123]

Why are you asking here?

[@jeffersonelias7447]

E aí irmão, tudo bem? Estou aqui novamente para uma pergunta. Fiz o bleeding e depois senti que os freios estão um pouco spongy. Estão funcionando mas era mais rígido antes do bleeding. Fiz uma vez mais e melhorou um pouco mas ainda não no mesmo nível de antes. Você acredita que ainda pode ter ar dentro do sistema? Uma outra pergunta se eu puder : Estou usando halfords Dot 4 Comma brake fluid mas agora quero trocar para esse 'Comma DOT 4 ESP Brake Fluid 1L', eles dizem que pode misturar com outros e a razão que quero trocar é porque esse ESP é específico para abs systems. Você acredita que terei problemas? Se puder ajudar, agradeço. Estou visitando Dorset amanhã e com família, não quero correr riscos. Obrigado!

[@CarsExposed]

Desculpa pela demora estive fora do ar aí , Me contacta no Instagram brother vou te dar meu numero .

[@benzflynn]

1. Tem que encher o reservatório de fluido de freio e bombear o pedal do freio pelo menos 10 vezes para cada bico. Caso contrário, parecerá esponjoso. 2. Não sei como misturar fluido DOT 4 ESP e fluido DOT4 comum - pergunte a um mecânico que trabalhe por conta própria.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

That's so sweet of you thank you! You know we are twins though so I have one already 🙈😂😂😂 So happy to see how it works though and does its job ☺️♥️

[@CarsExposed]

Niamh Healy 🤣🤣🤣 daaang I knew it lol 😁 ... it works really well perfect for the home gamer ... The giveaway will be live on the 7th of March should I give two away now? 👍👍👍

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Yes great idea! You're very thoughtful ☺️ Maybe you'll reach the 1k by then? Well deserved! 😉👍👍xx

[@CarsExposed]

Niamh Healy Thanks Niamh I really appreciate it xx 👍👍👍

[@hebertfnery]

Top good product .. easy to understand!!! Thank you mate :)

[@CarsExposed]

Thanks mate

[@magicmax6973]

wow so easy now, don't need a compresser and only one man

[@MrFabioSsousa]

Your accent... ta aqui no uk faz muito tempo?

[@CarsExposed]

18 anos

[@train4905]

Awsome😊😊

[@tachizha]

Smashing 👌👌

[@CarsExposed]

👍👍👍

[@Dg-zj6jo]

What’s with the music it’s a brake bleed video sir can’t hear your voice very good video just brought one from halfords

[@CarsExposed]

Sorry man I get my volume messed up sometimes

[@Dg-zj6jo]

i rather hear you that music

[@fabiotpj]

top..sem sujeira!!!

[@CarsExposed]

Fabio Freitas muito simples e eficaz ... estarei sorteando um no dia 7 de março agora é vc tem chance de ganhar 1 ... Obrigado pelo apoio 👍👍👍

[@jeffersonf8143]

Are you Brazilian by any chance? Yes I know, random question! :)

[@CarsExposed]

Jefferson F sim sou meu brother 😊👍 🇧🇷

[@jeffersonf8143]

@@CarsExposed haha Eu estava assistindo o video com minha filha de 8 anos, e falei pra ela 'straight away' que voce era Brasileiro. Ela disse que realmente o accent era different. :) Muito bom seu video irmao. Estava mesmo procurando um review do produto pq estou prestes a me aventurar em fazer o bleeding no meu carro. Keep it up! Cheers!

[@CarsExposed]

A gente sempre conhece o nosso povo não é mesmo 😊 ... Boa brother essa bleeder do Halfords é super fácil e barata também boa sorte ... valeu 👍👍👍

[@jeffersonf8143]

@@CarsExposed Verdade mano, nao tem como nao reconhecer nosso povo! Subscribed. Thanks buddy!

[@CarsExposed]

Jefferson F valeu 👍👍👍

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Why you need 3 or ok good for you very generous

[@CarsExposed]

I have given some away 👍👍👍

[@SuperDougiedoo]

Great vid.

[@CarsExposed]

Doug Stenning cheers mate much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@BlueMax333]

had a look at Halfords website. They put up the price to £5.99 with the bottle They must have seen your video. LOL

[@CarsExposed]

Job Chithalan LOL 😆 I did see it when I visited Halfords 2 days ago... it’s a bit cheaper if you have a trade card 👍👍👍

[@fungames24]

Why do you need their bottle? I'd thought a 2 litre cola bottle would be free and gives you pro-class capacity. You'd just need a working valve and the hoses.

[@taximan1046]

I need that 😁

[@CarsExposed]

TAXI MAN you have a chance to win one now 😁 I’ll be picking a winner live 7th of March good luck 👍👍👍

[@MrFrog_]

Bought one for the motorbike, absolute crap (and yes I did read the instructions!!). Hope it works for you but NEVER AGAIN for me.

[@CarsExposed]

Sorry to hear that mate I’m still using mine on cars it works well , Thanks for the feedback

[@lemmykilmister450]

Yes it works, but I'd rather use a secondhand Ezibleed, at less than the tenner of eBay.

[@CarsExposed]

Cam Smith I think they had the Ezibleed there aswell around £17, but the vizibleed I thought just something cheap that you can pick up around the corner .... cheers 👍

[@lemmykilmister450]

@@CarsExposed they do work. But some systems on respond to pressure bleeding in my experience.

[@CarsExposed]

Congratulations Cam Smith you have won a Vizibleed one man brake bleeder, just let me know your address by email [e-mail] to post it ...👍

[@lemmykilmister450]

@@CarsExposedThanks mate, I did have one but lost it. Always found them great for motorbikes when you can't pressure bleed.

[@taichihead42]

Turn off that damn music in the background ground. Yr bleeding brakes not getting high on drugs.

[@ourdiscovery325]

Absolute rubbish Dont buy it.. waste of time. Just buy a sealey vs820 and get the job done properly. After all it is your brakes.

[@bikeman123]

And a compressor to go with it!!