Bleeding the brake alone

A whole article is actually due on bleeding without a second man. Here is a tip from our regular reader Rostlaube: “After attempts with the drain cleaner, the second man was constantly missing to open the vent valve or the technical genius did not build up any pressure due to complete lack of knowledge about the purpose of this exercise.

A better variant consists of a bicycle or moped inner tube that is simply cut through opposite the valve. One end is simply tied in a knot, so it is airtight, the other end is slipped over the storage container, perhaps with the help of a bed neighbor, and fixed and sealed with a hose clamp.
Now snap on the compressor, `touch the valve and inflate. Now crawl under it, put a hose on the bleeder valve and drain the codder broth. You’re really clever if you can see the inner tube even when your kidneys get cold under the car.

A shy glance provides information about the pressure conditions in the hose. Pump again and do not forget to refill. That way you are independent of the helpers, who usually “fuck off” under some pretext or other anyway… Fine!