Date:         Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:56:50 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: home made pressure bleeder
Comments: To: David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com>
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Is item may be of interest to you and others.  This bleeder uses air from
you tires to bleed the system.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280320871622&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

Jim

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:57 PM, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I am going to build a power bleeder that is slightly different
> from all mentioned so far. Since I have a small compressor with
> an air tank of about 10 or maybe 20 gallons I will use it as
> a pressurized air source. I will have a bottle made of hard plastic
> transparent and about 2 liter capacity. There will be two hose
> fittings on the cap. One connected to the compressed air source. The
> other connected to the cap of the brake fluid reservoir cap with a
> fitting on it too.
>
> Internal to the 2 liter bottle one of the fittings will have a hose
> reaching the bottom of the bottle but the other does not have a
> hose inside. This 2nd one will be connected externally to the
> compressor. The 2 liter bottle will be filled with fresh brake fluid.
>
> The air compressor will be set to 10 or 12 PSI and holds it there.
> I hope this bleeder is easier to use because I will not have to
> empty the (pressurized bleeder) after bleeding. The 2 liter bottle
> will keep the remaining brake fluid in it after bleeding. The
> compressor will be free from brake fluids. I can drain down the
> pressure of the air tank before disconnecting the bleeder.
>
> I do have to visit Home Depot for hose fittings. The cost will be
> less than $10 I think since I already have the small compressor.
>
> Has anyone tried this? Will this work? I hope so.
>
> David
>
>
> --- On Wed, 3/11/09, Bob Mac <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> > From: Bob Mac <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET>
> > Subject: home made pressure bleeder
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 6:17 PM
> > Has anybody tried the vacuum bleeder sold by harbor freight.
> > It's only $19.95 and seems like a simple operation. No
> > worry about blowing seals and everything is done right at
> > the wheel, except filling the res. Just curious
>



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Jim
Wilmington, NC