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Old 01-29-2008, 12:22 AM
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You could get one of these through the snap-on website I suppose... but with a little running-around I'm sure you could get a lawn sprayer from home-depot to work just as well... I got the quick-disconnect from a MAC tool salesman. I would have attempted to make a lawn-sprayer version, but I like yelling at someone when something goes wrong, in this case... it's my snap-on dealer.

There's also the vacuum type bleeder, more popular for the domestic stuff... but I never have liked them.


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Old 01-29-2008, 12:37 AM
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$220.00 smacks ?!?!?

Man they sure are proud of that thing huh ??








Description:
One gallon capacity unit features a self-contained, hand-pressurized pump, more than 10' of hose with shut-off, pressure gauge, and quick coupler for use with other brake bleeder adaptors (such as any of the BB300B Adaptors). Use only D.O.T. 3 or D.O.T 4 Automotive Brake Fluid with this brake bleeder. Do not use any other fluids, oils, chemicals or solvents.










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Stock #
BB100B

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Brake Bleeder, Nondiaphragm-Type

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$221.35

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TWO GALLON SPRAYER WITH 4 FT. HOSE






Use this versatile sprayer for stains, sealers, pesticides or weed killer.
[ul][*]Two gallon capacity[*]Lightweight yet durable poly tank will not corrode[*]Hand operated pump[*]Funnel top for no-spill easy filling[*]Pressure release valve[*]4 ft. hose and convenient shoulder strap[/ul]



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And it comes with a convienent shoulder strap... it's a bargain! [sm=bling.gif]

Brake fluid is brutal on plastics, but so is weed killer... What could possibly go wrong...

With the $221.35 Blue Point you get some brass fittings and a pressure gague.


Another product that advertises shoulder straps...



She wants out of that thing.

 
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Old 01-29-2008, 08:23 AM
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that is slick! one thing though... when you push in the new fluid and force out the old fluid do you end up mixing much before it comes out clean? I ended up draining my resiviour down pretty low before putting in fresh fluid to minimize the mixing.
 
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Check this out from Harbor ...

BRAKE FLUID BLEEDER






Convenient one man operation with no specialized brake reservoir cap needed. Draws fluid from brake nozzle enabling brake bleeding or full replacement of fluid system. Includes brake fluid bleeder, fluid reservoir with twist valve and four master cylinder adapters.
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Capacity: 34 oz., Adapter sizes: 21 to 30 mm, 24 to 32 mm, 28 to 37 mm and 32 to 41 mm; Air requirement: 90 to 120 PSI, Air inlet: 1/4'- 18 NPT, Weight: 1.5 lbs.


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that is slick! one thing though... when you push in the new fluid and force out the old fluid do you end up mixing much before it comes out clean? I ended up draining my resiviour down pretty low before putting in fresh fluid to minimize the mixing.
You'll want to suck out what is in the reservior andfill it with fresh before you push the rest through the lines.
 
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Old 01-29-2008, 01:52 PM
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Check this out from Harbor ...

BRAKE FLUID BLEEDER






Convenient one man operation with no specialized brake reservoir cap needed. Draws fluid from brake nozzle enabling brake bleeding or full replacement of fluid system. Includes brake fluid bleeder, fluid reservoir with twist valve and four master cylinder adapters.
[ul][/ul]

Capacity: 34 oz., Adapter sizes: 21 to 30 mm, 24 to 32 mm, 28 to 37 mm and 32 to 41 mm; Air requirement: 90 to 120 PSI, Air inlet: 1/4'- 18 NPT, Weight: 1.5 lbs.


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That is the more popular contraption. I'm sure it works equally as well.

Someone who does two to five brake flushes a day (yours truly) has gotten used to the other one.
 
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I'd like to make some sort of combination of the two. I like the way the one that you have works, however i don't see me buying a gallon of brake fluid to use it. That's why I kinda like the littler one. If I could make some sort of combo of the two, that would be cool.
 



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