I finally got to replace my brake fluid today, even if I did not have a bleedin buddy.
I used a big ass syringe from the pharmacy (60cc), and a piece of clear plastic tubing (about two feet). This tubing size is usually used for aquarium aeration. I plugged the tube into the syringe, and into the bleeder. You might have to heat up the end to get it on the bleeder. I then pulled the plunger, and backed up the bleeder screw. Make sure you maintain constant vacuum in the line, and all will go smoothly. I pulled over 500ml of black fluid from the 4 lines, replenishing the master cylinder reservoir every two syringes.
Fast, easy, and much cheaper than a vacuum brake bleeder. Plus you don't get any fluid on your painted calipers
