Vacuum brake bleeder set up
(→Vacuum Pump) |
(Engine vacuum works too.) |
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I used 3 male 1/4-NPT x 1/8 barb fittings, 1 female 1/4-NPT x 1/8 barb fitting, 1 female 1/4-NPT x 1/8-NPT coupler, and 1 female 1/4-NPT 90° fitting. I also put a ball valve on the pressure input side. The valve is needed to control the vacuum. | I used 3 male 1/4-NPT x 1/8 barb fittings, 1 female 1/4-NPT x 1/8 barb fitting, 1 female 1/4-NPT x 1/8-NPT coupler, and 1 female 1/4-NPT 90° fitting. I also put a ball valve on the pressure input side. The valve is needed to control the vacuum. | ||
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| + | This might not be 'recommended' by the auto manufacturers, but I have successfully used engine vacuum instead of a pump. No compressor or pump is required, just the jar and some hoses. | ||
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| + | Make sure to connect directly to intake manifold vacuum (below carburetor or throttle body), do NOT go through any valves,solenoids, etc. that may be damaged if brake fluid enters them (although the jar should prevent that.) | ||
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| + | If you do get brake fluid past the jar and into the engine, a little bit won't hurt, just STAY AWAY from the exhaust pipe! Burning brake fluid STINKS!!! | ||
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| + | Not recommended for Diesels, because they have a vacuum pump, normally with a rubber diaphragm. Brake fluid cold damage it. | ||
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