Tubing size bleeding brakes

[2000LtdKen]

I am getting ready to bleed the brakes on my Tundra. Does anyone know what size tubing works? Is it the same on all Toyotas? I am going to do my sons Tacoma next.

Thanks,

Ken

[MEvang]

Do you mean tubbing to install on the bleeder screws???
Mike

[2000LtdKen]

Originally Posted by MEvang

Do you mean tubbing to install on the bleeder screws???
Mike

Yes, that's what I am looking for.

Thanks,

Ken

[cwise]

I just did my TRD BBK using some leftover tubing from my fridge water line. I cut about 1 foot and fed it into a small empty water bottle. I only opened the bleed screw until the tubing had about 2 inches of fluid and no more air bubbles were coming out. Easy job but requires 2 people.

[MEvang]

If you bleed into a bottle, this is fine for flushing but always go back with a helper and hit the bleeder a few more times. If you try to do this by yourself a small amount of air will always be drawn back in around the bleeder screw treads. Coating the threads with a silicon brake grease can sometimes prevent this, but you never know for sure.
I be live a 5/32" vacuum hose fits most bleeder screws.
Mike

[2000LtdKen]

Originally Posted by MEvang

If you bleed into a bottle, this is fine for flushing but always go back with a helper and hit the bleeder a few more times. If you try to do this by yourself a small amount of air will always be drawn back in around the bleeder screw treads. Coating the threads with a silicon brake grease can sometimes prevent this, but you never know for sure.
I be live a 5/32" vacuum hose fits most bleeder screws.
Mike

Thanks Mike, thats exactly what I needed. I really like the idea of the silicon grease on the threads for sealing. That may be what I needed to get a really firm pedal.

Ken