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Fastbird
12-18-2015, 06:59 PM
Just picked up all this today, total investment was around $36 but it can be had for cheaper. I'll get to that later.

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Essentially this is going to mimic a Motive Bleeder but for cheaper, and more versatility. I'm considering adding the fittings and a regulator to put it on an air compressor too so you can just pressurize and hold xx psi and bleed/flush at will.

More to come as I assemble. Obviously I'm intent on doing brake work in the next few days.

Chris
12-18-2015, 08:09 PM
I did the same thing on the V when I did a bunch of brake work. I needed to use some hose clamps on the resivor cap to get it to seal. Only thing I did different was add a pressure gauge to the bottle to watch it but I was able to do two calipers before the pressure ran out.

mattgw86
12-21-2015, 03:01 PM
I built one of these for when I did my C5 conversion. Made flushing the brakes a piece of cake.

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Ardent_Z28
12-30-2015, 02:32 AM
I'd like to see how this progresses...would ya mind posting some step by step pictures of your build? I have so many vehicles in my stable now that I need some speed on minor maintenance jobs.

Fastbird
12-30-2015, 08:20 AM
I actually have it done. Will post up some pics a little later today.

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