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FS: Brake Bleeding tool for BMW, Audi, Porsche, etc., $15 shipped, NE-IL
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02-18-2007, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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FS: Brake Bleeding tool for BMW, Audi, Porsche, etc., $15 shipped, NE-IL
I had this tool made a while back and still have some left to sell. I called it the Bleeder Buddy Basically, the tool attached to the brake fluid reservoir and then connects to a compressed air source at <~20psi. So, by topping off the reservoir, attaching this tool and applying the pressure, you can go to the 4 corners of the car and force the old brake fluid out. I had to come up with SOMETHING, since I didn't always have a second person around to help pump the brakes. The adapter is CNC-machined from aluminum, black anodized, and features a standard compressed air fitting. It also has a new rubber washer to seal the opening of the reservoir. This should work on any ATE style brake fluid reservoir cap system. ABS systems may require additional steps to bleed through. I've personally used this on a 1981 VW Rabbit, 1989 Volvo 240, 1994 VW Golf, 1996 Golf, 1997 Jetta, and 1992 Audi 100 (this one had ABS...no problems). I've test-fit the cap onto Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Saab, and other cars, too. I saw a similar tool at a Porsche dealer this past year - the Assenmacher TA18, that goes for around $30 online. I have about 30 of these out in the field with no complaints. Main feedback is that the simplicity and compact size (easy to store) are plusses. I'm asking $15 (shipped within the US) for each. This isn’t an ongoing business thing, just trying to clear out some stuff from the garage Email to knitz@yahoo.com if interested. |
02-19-2007, 07:22 AM | #3 |
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I had looked into patenting the tool at one time with a friend who is a patent attorney. It would fail the "obviousness" test that is required of patents. Also, there are others offering similar items on the market that I have found, now (Assenmacher, a VW original tool part, etc.).
I've enjoyed using mine, and I've received nothing but positive feedback from those who've bought them. I'm just looking to clear out the last of the original batch of 100pcs that I had made up a few years ago. |
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02-23-2007, 06:52 PM | #4 |
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As some have asked about the size of the cap to make sure it would fit their car, this tool was modeled after the ATE 51mm x 14mm brake fluid reservoir caps.
3 more sold this week, but there are still some available. |
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03-11-2007, 10:51 AM | #7 |
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This is an alternative to something like the Mityvac. It would break down like this:
Bleeder Buddy - advantages: small - stores easily, cheaper, allows another use for your air compressor drawback: need an air compressor (small one is OK, though) Mityvac - advantages: draws its own vaccuum, so no air compressor needed drawback: larger to store, more expensive (but still reasonable) For both - Need to make sure that the brake flid reservoir does not draw down too far during the bleeding process. So in summary, its a personal choice as to which is better for you. I like my Bleeder Buddy because it gives me another use for my air compressor. And, it works most like the factory tools for bleeding (by pressure, instead of vaccuum). Thanks for the question! I'm just trying to get the last of these out of the garage :-) |
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03-12-2007, 04:23 PM | #10 |
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04-20-2007, 01:31 PM | #11 |
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use the regulator on the line from the compressor
On my compressor, I use the regulator that is attached to it to control the pressure. I regulate it down to ~20psi. Others have been doing the same thing and it works well.
I've sold a few more over the past weeks, but still have some left. |
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