Pressure Brake Bleeding Question

[Kilian]

Hey folks, got a question on bleeding the brakes on my 83 GMC 3/4 ton. I've replaced all of the brake lines as part of my project and now looking to bleed things in preparation to getting the truck in motion. When I read the shop manual, the bleeding procedure seems like it's going to take two people and a lot of time to push pedal, hold, crack the bleeder screw, tighten screw, wait, repeat, etc.

There's a section in the shop manual about pressure bleeding using a special tool. The PNs given show up on ebay (J-26819 and related). Has anyone tried it using this tool or something similar? Sounds like it will keep the fluid flowing and not require the pedal push, etc. Any help would be appreciated as I don't want to spend days bleeding.

In case the question comes up, I've replaced the MC and bench bled it before installing to make sure there is no air in the MC pistons. I also have the special tool to use in the proportional valve up front to make sure that front/rear lines can be bled. Thanks!

 

[legopnuematic]

I just borrowed a friends motive pressure bleeder, like a weed sprayer jug, and a large aluminum plate that clamps onto the master (or appropriate adapter for other types of masters).

Fill it with 2qts of fluid, pump to 15psi and crack each bleeder until solid flow, release pressure from jug and remove from master and that’s about it.

A good way to do it solo, better than vacuum imo as most bleeders leak too much at the threads to get a good read.

 

[straydog371]

https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/lets-talk-one-man-brake-bleeder.48462/#post-1037100

 

[straydog371]

I use a "Motive Power Bleeder"

Brake Bleeder Kits

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Picked it up on Amazon for around $80.
Plenty of YouTube videos showing how to use it.

 

[Kilian]

Do you also use the type with the aluminum plate that clamps on the master cylinder?