After some searching, I'm looking for a definitive answer as to if brake bleeders are safe to use on our TLs. Seems like they could create more suction and pressure than pumping the brake pedal, potentially damaging the master cylinder ??

I read through these but can't find what I'm looking for:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/diy-rotors-pads-%2A%2Ahow-w-pictures%2A%2A-620983/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/gravity-bleed-vs-pumping-758392/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/bleeding-brake-lines-733256/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/brake-fluid-change-696162/

I'm considering purchasing this to make my brake fluid flush easier:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ake+bleeder.do

What do they use at the Acura dealerships? My guess would be they have something to make it easier for them, I just don't know what.

Thanks in advance to any replies.

 

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That is a great tool. Dealerships usually use a power-bleeder. You'll be fine with that.

 

that requires a compressor to operate

Harbor Freight tools has a manual one that works good but has small container that must be emptied every caliper

I just go old school- its fast and easy

If doing 2 man method- place a small piece of 2x4 wood under the brake pedal- limiting its travel to 3/4 of the way to floor- thats its normal operating range and will protect the master cyl seal from damage

Must bleed in following order
LF= driver front, LF RF RR LR
its due to abs plumbing and is critical!!

 

Thanks for the responses.

I have an air compressor in the garage, would you say the Griot's bleeder would be safe hooked up with the compressor doing all the work?

The idea is to do this myself and not have to bother someone else to pump the brakes.

Btw 01tl4tl of all the DIYs and brake relate posts I've searched through, you have contributed a wealth of knowledge, I want to say thanks for helping us lemmings

 

glad to be of assistance-

The compressor is creating a vacuum inside the big fluid recovery tank of that bleeder
Its only a few psi to make the fluid move thru the system

I manual bleed my brakes with a helper- its fast and done my way
Always had a prob trying pressure or vac bleeders on my TL- so old school way is here to stay
also replace my fluid more than most would- before and after a play day to Yosemite or a track day- that may be 2-5 times a year it gets flushed!

you have brembo fronts? outer nipple first till clear fluid- then inner nipple