Auto Break Bleeder

[LLAngus]

I read the post about making a brake bleeder out of a garden sprayer. Immediately went to Home Depot and bought the 1/2 gal sprayer (hand held) and the rest of the pieces. Then went to the local metal supplier and picke up a 3/8" piece of scrap aluminum for $5. I am cutting a section off the alum and drilling and tapping the hole for a plastic pipe nipple. I am putting two holes on the side of the plate to attach it to any type of master cyclinder (where is the spell checker now), I am using a gasket material to seal the plate. This way I can use the bleeder on all my vehicles.

 

[Banjo]

DUH! I never even thought about that! Pressure bleeders are my favorite type and I haen't been able to find a cheap one yet.. thanks for the idea.

 

[jlaird]

Where did that link go?

Thought I had it but seems to be amoung the missing.

 

[LLAngus]

Look at the post Mater Brake Bleeder and click on Here. The whole story is there. I used the hand held one without a hose and added a compression insert through a hole I drilled in the nozzle piece. If it leaks use an J B Weld to seal. I am using chains attached to the aluminum to go arouns the cylinder and threaded J bolts to tighten up the other end.

 

[weewillie]

https://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

here's one

 

[jlaird]

Thanks, that's the next thing on my list.

 

[61Alpine]

I can't wait to get my brakes rebuilt so I can make one of these bleeders.
Thanks