How do I fabricate a power bleeder?
09-30-2003, 10:33 AM
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How do I fabricate a power bleeder?
Got a spare Master Cylinder cap from a dismantler yesterday (Porschapart, great place) and have a compressor.
How should I modify the cap to allow pressure bleeding? Just send me in the right direction if this has been covered before - not sure what to search on to find the right thread!
With EIGHT spots to bleed (more if I need to do the clutch at the same time (do I?)) I'd like to make this as easy as possible.
Thanks in advance,
RK
How should I modify the cap to allow pressure bleeding? Just send me in the right direction if this has been covered before - not sure what to search on to find the right thread!
With EIGHT spots to bleed (more if I need to do the clutch at the same time (do I?)) I'd like to make this as easy as possible.
Thanks in advance,
RK
09-30-2003, 10:54 AM
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It would probably be easier to just get the Motive Power Bleeder.
Forget the compressor. Go out and get a pressurized herbicide/pesticide dispensor. Looks like a plastic sealed tank with a hand pump for compression and a line that is usually attached to a sqeeze trigger.
You need to attach a line from the tank to the brake reservoir cap you bought. You also need to attach a pressure gauge to the tank if there isn't one already.
You're only talking about 18 psi or so as the max pressure you really want to use. A compressor sounds like overkill.
If you want to make this as easy as possible, get the motive power bleeder is my recommendation. For around $40 it is a nice tool to have and I've actually used it quite a bit.
Good luck
Forget the compressor. Go out and get a pressurized herbicide/pesticide dispensor. Looks like a plastic sealed tank with a hand pump for compression and a line that is usually attached to a sqeeze trigger.
You need to attach a line from the tank to the brake reservoir cap you bought. You also need to attach a pressure gauge to the tank if there isn't one already.
You're only talking about 18 psi or so as the max pressure you really want to use. A compressor sounds like overkill.
If you want to make this as easy as possible, get the motive power bleeder is my recommendation. For around $40 it is a nice tool to have and I've actually used it quite a bit.
Good luck
09-30-2003, 12:25 PM
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Paragon has the Motive Bleeder for around $40 or $45. It's cheap, it works perfectly, and they ship fast. Why go to the trouble of sourcing all the parts?
09-30-2003, 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by 944pete
Paragon has the Motive Bleeder for around $40 or $45. It's cheap, it works perfectly, and they ship fast. Why go to the trouble of sourcing all the parts?
Paragon has the Motive Bleeder for around $40 or $45. It's cheap, it works perfectly, and they ship fast. Why go to the trouble of sourcing all the parts?
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09-30-2003, 02:21 PM
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I have a hose pressure gauge on my compressor - so I can set it at 10-15 PSI - which people seem to suggest.
Seems no need for more than that?
But still hoping to hear about what bits are used to modify the cap.
And yes making one for cheap is more fun and better than the close to $100 CND I'd spend buying one.
Thanks,
RK
Seems no need for more than that?
But still hoping to hear about what bits are used to modify the cap.
And yes making one for cheap is more fun and better than the close to $100 CND I'd spend buying one.
Thanks,
RK
