DIY Brake Cap Bleed Adapter Thingy

[1FZj80]

Yeah I’ll check it out before I buy one. @1FZj80 are you going to make any more of the caps? If so let me know. I’ll gladly buy one from you.

i guess i could print another. not really interested in selling tho, that sounds like a job. when people pay for things they have expectations. i don't want to deal with buyers expectations...
PM your email and i will print another and send for free!

 

[1FZj80]

Yes, but when you have a control of pressure and it has the fluid too, it is winning, I have seen the the ones that use a compressor I spent like 20 bucks on it and can be use anywhere and very cost effective

yeah, i like how your method adds fluid, that's is a plus. i have to keep adding fluid in the reservoir but not that big of a deal. i used my CO2 tank set at ~20-psi and had absolutely no issues. worked great!

 

[I Lean]

Would you care to share that .stl file? That cap would be a nice addition to the Motive power bleeder I already have.

 

[voodu3]

i guess i could print another. not really interested in selling tho, that sounds like a job. when people pay for things they have expectations. i don't want to deal with buyers expectations...
PM your email and i will print another and send for free!

That’s awesome! PM sent! Thank you!

 

[SNLC]

Here is an alternative....

Wrench has an o-ring that seals it to the bleeder. Hose has a check valve. With the check valve and sealed up at the bleeder you can’t suck air back into the system.

No mess and if you squat down and run the brake pedal by hand you can watch all the air leave the system through the clear hose.

Best one man brake bleeding set up I have ever used and I been using a MightyVac for years to bleed brakes.

Cheers

 

[OffRoadScott]

It works great. The included universal cap adapter is fine if you'll take a minute to make sure it's centered and snug it down well. Zero problems. I've never felt the need to buy the specific adapter for the Land Cruiser. Other vehicles, yes, but not this application. Universal is fine.

I owned the Motive Products bleeder that is in this picture and loved it. Made bleeding the brakes on my Civic a breeze, I miss it now that I no longer have that bleeder. Highly recommend getting one if you can.

 

[BillyGoatMTB]

It works great. The included universal cap adapter is fine if you'll take a minute to make sure it's centered and snug it down well. Zero problems. I've never felt the need to buy the specific adapter for the Land Cruiser. Other vehicles, yes, but not this application. Universal is fine.

Is that the power bleeder model 101 correct?

 

[TriaxialBulls]

So are people with the power bleeder sill bleeding at each wheel as well? Seems like some air could still get trapped down there

 

[BillyGoatMTB]

So are people with the power bleeder sill bleeding at each wheel as well? Seems like some air could still get trapped down there

I'm learning as well I've always use the vacuum pump at each wheel. I've got Joey's Wits End extended stainless steel brake lines I'm installing and thought a power bleeder from the reservoir would help push air out better than vacuum pumping and pulling air out

 

[I Lean]

So are people with the power bleeder sill bleeding at each wheel as well? Seems like some air could still get trapped down there

Yes, the power bleeder just provides constant pressure, then you do the physical bleed at each wheel.

 

[lastresort576]

Would you care to share that .stl file?

Just coming across this thread now. @
1FZj80
I'll second what @I Lean asked; is it possible to share the 3d print file?

Thanks.

 

[kendrick]

Yep.

Love mine.

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Where do you get this cap for the reservoir. Is this a part from Motive?

 

[samiam09]

Here is the one I made

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thats what i use

 

[flintknapper]

Where do you get this cap for the reservoir. Is this a part from Motive?

No, not motive.

 

[Rubiclone]

As others have asked. Could you please share the .stl file? Or toss it up on printables? I could really use this and it would save me the time having to measure my own. Thanks!

 

[Ty94LC]

As others have asked. Could you please share the .stl file? Or toss it up on printables? I could really use this and it would save me the time having to measure my own. Thanks!

Not what you asked for but I use this with success: 1 1/2" quick cap

 

[mudgudgeon]

I added a reservoir cap to a partsouq order for a few bucks. Then drilled a hole in the old one and push fitted a hose through the top of it.
I use a garden sprayer for air pressure.

I definitely like the bleeders @SNLC posted. I previously had a set of check valves on hoses that basically function the same way, but I've lost them somehow. Super easy to use, and one man job to pump the pedal