BILITOOLS 3L Universal Brake Bleeder Kit, Vacuum Brake Fluid Bleeding Tool

I was very doubtful this product would work. I have a 2009 Ford Focus which are notoriously hard to brake bleed. I replaced front pads rear shoes and master cylinder plus a couple of lines. Tried the traditional bleed method first buddy in the car pumps the brakes you bleed didn't work, next tried my power bleeder several times I have a professional where the air and brake fluid never meet no luck. Out of ideas I purchased this unit first time around the car had rock hard brakes . Wow you will need a larger air compressor pancake will not flow enough volume. I have a large shop compressor which i run at 190 lbs turned it down to 150 for this. Air does seep by the bleeder threads I just let it bleed for about 15 seconds each wheel and closed the bleeder while the vacuum was running also the master cylinder fill container worked great kept the master cylinder full and the spout fits the brake fluid container so you can return the unused fluid to the container. Great Product!!!!

Works really well and pretty easy to use. However, apply some grease to the quick disconnect fitting or you will have a hard time trying to connect the hose to the extractor.

Just got and used same day works well. Well made. The O ring at the hose connection is not great it did split. But added teflon tape to the threaded nipple. Should be assembled with teflon tape. Just add it when you get it.

I enjoyed using this. Made the job so much easier. Yes there are air bubbles being pulled from the bleeder valve. I thought i would have to bleed the brakes and clutch a second time after driving a little bit. Couple weeks now all good

This is one of the best tools I've purchased in a long time. Does what it claims to do and more. One thing I have seen in the reviews is about bubbles in the lines . Some blame this on the rubber adapters that came with the tool. When you keep getting small bubbles in your lines, try wrapping the bleeder screw threads with Teflon (plumbers) tape. Be very careful NOT to cover the small hole on the side of the screw near the tip. I wrap mine about 8 layers and air stops getting past the threads. So no more little bubbles when the fluid turns clear ! Then just tighten bleeder screw when done, leaving thread tape on screw. I've done brakes on more vehicles than I can remember without a problem. Also did brakes on an older international dump truck. 2 bleeders per tire and they work great now. I also made a manifold so I could hook up all 4 tires at same time and control the flow. Definitely would buy again and recommend to anyone on the fence regarding purchasing this item !

I used this BILITOOLS pneumatic vacuum brake bleeder after replacing a rear caliper, paired with a small 5-gallon DeWalt contractor compressor. It worked well for a one-person job: set the compressor around 90 psi, keep the tool’s air supply open enough for steady vacuum, and crack the caliper bleeder only slightly—about 1/8 to 1/4 turn—to get a controlled fluid flow. A single caliper generally took me only several minutes once everything was set up, though the small compressor cycles more often than a large shop tank. That was not a problem; just pause as needed and keep the master-cylinder reservoir from ever running low. One tip that would have saved me time: vacuum bleeding can create persistent “false” bubbles as air is pulled past the bleeder screw threads or hose connection, even when the brake line is clear. Don’t keep bleeding forever waiting for absolutely zero bubbles. Instead, pull clean fluid through, close the bleeder while the vacuum is still running, then check that the pedal is firm with the engine off and does not slowly sink under steady pressure. Finally, inspect the bleeder, banjo bolt, and hose for leaks, start the engine to confirm the pedal drops only slightly with booster assist, and do a cautious low-speed test.

I had three vehicles to flush/exchange tbe brake fluid. Normally, I use a hand vacuum pump. They have the small resivors to collect fluid. Bilitools capacity - 3 liters. I didn’t dump it until all vehicles were done. Also included is a filler bottle that attaches to the vehicle’s brake fluid tank above the master cylinder. Ball valves control the pressurized airflow into the large waste tank. It’s full swing is 1/4 turn. About 1/8 turn provides plenty of vacuum. Attach the hose to the brake bleeder vave, twist the valve 1/8 turn to start the vacuum, loosen the brake bleeder and watch the old fluid get effortlessly removed. The hose the fluid goes through is super flexible, but does not collapse with vacuum. It’s not crystal clear, but it’s quite easy to see when the new fluid begins to come out. The bottle that attaches to the brake fluid tank holds a liter of fluid. I found it’s more the sufficient to suppy new fluid without using it all. Your will need to determine if it’s enough for yours. The bottle is supplied with a 1/4 turn ball valve to allow the fluid to flow. It also has a clamp to hold the bottle in your brake fluid tank. The neck of the bottle should extend below the fluid in the tank. Open the bottle. The fluid will fill to the level of the neck. If I had been diligent and wore the nitrile gloves all the time, I wouldn’t have had to wash my hands. I didn’t spill any brake fluid (old or new) and got maybe a drop on my fingers. Emptying the waste fluid was easy. There a non threaded removable cap/stopper. Also notable is how well the top to the waste resivor tank is made. It extends down the side to ensure a good seal, it’s held on by 10 or 12 screws. There’s no needto remove it. My opinion is it’s a better desgn than just a flat top. It comes with a lot of adapters for fittIng onto the bleeder valves. I only needed one. It’s easy to get all the fluid out of the line by holding your finger on adapter and letting it build up vacuum and removing your finger. I plan to send one of these to my brother for his birthday.

You should know before buying this and other similar vacuum products is that air will seep into the brake line through the threads of the bleed fitting, and you won’t know whether that’s from your brake line or through the leak. In other words, there’s no way to know for sure if your line is fully bled. They say to put grease on the fitting so that the air won’t get in, but then the grease could get sucked into the brake line contaminating the fluid. I would not recommend this product or other vacuum products. I think the check valve approach, combined with pumping the pedal, gives you the same one-person benefit without the risk of contaminating the brake fluid, and is less expensive. I would’ve asked for my money back, but it had been too long since I purchased this product. Also, when you go to the company website, it is no longer supported.

Happy and satisfied

Excellent

Worked great! Bled my whole brake system for a full fluid change and my brakes have been solid and great since. Highly recommend

Vehicle workshop

It works but takes a while for it to draw out the old fluid.