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Review on πŸ”§ Efficient One-Person Brake Bleeding Solution: Phoenix Systems (2104-B) V-5 Reverse Brake Bleeder for all Makes and Models by Eric Montgomery

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2001 Silverado Braking Performance

Based on reviews some are worried this will be extremely weak. Follow the instructions, lubricate the piston seal as directed and use immediately. As long as you squeeze the device evenly and don't go crazy, it works and feels great. First I managed to fill the lines in each wheel of my 2001 Silverado 4x4 (the old lines were about to fail and new stainless steel tubes were installed around them) until fluid started to flow into the reservoir. In total it took about 30 minutes to reverse bleed all 4 wheels, now leaking. In a normal non-ABS system this would be all that would be required but did NOT eliminate the problem of having to bleed the ABS as it required normal bleed of the lines when the brake pedal was depressed to get enough braking to drive my long car Drive on the gravel road and lock the brakes several times. Finally managed to get the ABS bladders out of the system without having to go to the dealer and have the ABS bled with their expensive tester. Still works better in standard or reverse mode than my old model.

Pros
  • Excellent Construction
Cons
  • Durability