Check out my homemade $20 brake pressure bleeder!
10-29-2010, 07:16 PM
#1
Check out my homemade $20 brake pressure bleeder! Everyone said to get a pressure bleeder to best bleed the brakes. So rather than spend around $70.00, I decide to build one. Total investment was just under $20.00.
Weed sprayer $8.00
Valve stem for checking pressure $2.00
Tubing $1.00
Brass 1/4" NPT fittings $2.00
1/4" steel plate $3.00
Rubber sheet for a gasket $1.00
All thread $3.00
I fully tested it with water and it seals safe and tight throughout. The cap seals very tight with the u-bolt and rubber gasket. I then actually put it to use on the car and I must say I will never bleed brakes any other way, ever again. This thing is worth its weight in gold.
BTW, here are some pics:
Weed sprayer $8.00
Valve stem for checking pressure $2.00
Tubing $1.00
Brass 1/4" NPT fittings $2.00
1/4" steel plate $3.00
Rubber sheet for a gasket $1.00
All thread $3.00
I fully tested it with water and it seals safe and tight throughout. The cap seals very tight with the u-bolt and rubber gasket. I then actually put it to use on the car and I must say I will never bleed brakes any other way, ever again. This thing is worth its weight in gold.
BTW, here are some pics:
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03-17-2013, 11:39 AM
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Sweet set up but can I offer a mod that would simplify install
On my set up I got another cap (either from a salvage yard or buy a new one to use and mod the old one) pull the seal out fold in half and snip a hole in the middle, set aside. Drill and tap the cap and thread nipple in using silicone sealer (outside only) let dry and install seal back into cap. Now you can install and remove the bleeder in less than a second. I took it a step further and got an adjustable regulator and connect it to my air compressor.
On my set up I got another cap (either from a salvage yard or buy a new one to use and mod the old one) pull the seal out fold in half and snip a hole in the middle, set aside. Drill and tap the cap and thread nipple in using silicone sealer (outside only) let dry and install seal back into cap. Now you can install and remove the bleeder in less than a second. I took it a step further and got an adjustable regulator and connect it to my air compressor. 
04-10-2013, 08:41 AM
#19
I just noticed this is old, but the question should be asked.
Are you applying pressure or vacuum?
It looks like pressure, store bought bleeders vacuum bleed the system.
If you are using pressure, you might be adding air and moisture. Either of those are not good for brakes or clutches.
Just a heads up.
Are you applying pressure or vacuum?
It looks like pressure, store bought bleeders vacuum bleed the system.
If you are using pressure, you might be adding air and moisture. Either of those are not good for brakes or clutches.
Just a heads up.
