Bleeding brake (and clutch)

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What type of bleeding device are you blokes using that you would recommend?
I have cNw twin Brembos at the front plus their hydraulic clutch.
It has Dot 5 (silicone), not that that matters. It is non-hydroscopic but figure I should change to fluid soonish. :rolleyes:

I have heard of "pressure bleeders" but never owned or used one.

Any helpful advice appreciated.
 
Dot 5 is viscous so is harder to bleed so changing may make things easier but you will need to remove all the dot 5 and flush with a solvent of some sort as it does not mix with non dot 5. I have never had to use a bleeder but I have Norton sleeved master and Lockheed racing caliper.
 
Ive at times used a syringe to draw fluid tbrough and or push it through for reverse bleeding. But usually I just used a bit of hose, a catch jar/bottle and either pumped from master cylinder or i open the bleeder and let gravity do the bleeding...this is safer if MC is old with potential pitti g/roighness beyond the usual swept area of the bore...avooding damaging the seals. Takes longer but works well on my bikes and cars.
 
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