On-Man Brake Bleeder

sportQ · 04-03-2003, 07:20 AM

Griot's Garage no. 159 has a one-man brake bleeder on page 63 for 188.00. However, on page 35, there is a similar device with larger capacity for a lot less. It looks like it has the same head mechanism except for the lever clamp. Hmmm...

Anybody ever bought one of these?

Thanks,

Mark

JimR · 04-03-2003, 08:10 AM

I built one for <$30 in parts at Ace Hardware, and Randy (ryoung) posted a pic of one in the last couple of days for much less. I'll add a link here in a minute, after I find it.

See this thread for a $45 brake bleeder.

sportQ · 04-03-2003, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the link. I almost forgot about the special treatment I have to give the ABS system when bleeding.

Mark

WClark · 04-03-2003, 01:53 PM

It works but I wouldnt buy it again. The problem with any of the vacuum bleeders is the air leaking around the bleed fitting threads. I cannot tell when I have purged air from the brakes because there is always air in the drain line. If you are just drawing off fluid then it isnt much of an issue.

I began using a home made pressure bleeder when I put my GTI rally cars brake system back together, which gives me a much clearer indication of air purge. Not quite as convienent as the vacuum to use though.

I will probably continue to use the vacuum bleeder for the periodic fluid change but use the pressure bleeder anytime I open up the system and need to be sure air has been purged.

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JimR AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 46,925	Sounds expensive. I built one for <$30 in parts at Ace Hardware, and Randy (ryoung) posted a pic of one in the last couple of days for much less. I'll add a link here in a minute, after I find it. See this thread for a $45 brake bleeder. __________________ JimR '07 A3 3.2q Lava Gray '99 A8 4.2q Pearl White '99 A6 Avant 2.8q Silver (My old car, son now drives) '06 Boxster S Guards Red (wife's wheels) Support the troops "Over the years, I have come to understand a critical difference between the world of fear and the world of freedom. In the former, the primary challenge is finding the inner strength to confront evil. In the latter, the primary challenge is finding the moral clarity to see evil."

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sportQ AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 349	ABS Thanks for the link. I almost forgot about the special treatment I have to give the ABS system when bleeding. Mark

04-03-2003, 01:53 PM	#4
WClark Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,511	I have that bleeder It works but I wouldnt buy it again. The problem with any of the vacuum bleeders is the air leaking around the bleed fitting threads. I cannot tell when I have purged air from the brakes because there is always air in the drain line. If you are just drawing off fluid then it isnt much of an issue. I began using a home made pressure bleeder when I put my GTI rally cars brake system back together, which gives me a much clearer indication of air purge. Not quite as convienent as the vacuum to use though. I will probably continue to use the vacuum bleeder for the periodic fluid change but use the pressure bleeder anytime I open up the system and need to be sure air has been purged. __________________ 2001 A4 1.8TQMS, etc. 2001 S8

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