Editing Vacuum brake bleeder set up
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
These instructions will allow a person to successfully vacuum bleed a hydraulic brake or clutch system. | These instructions will allow a person to successfully vacuum bleed a hydraulic brake or clutch system. | ||
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==Vacuum jar== | ==Vacuum jar== | ||
Most any jar can be used; the one shown is an old spaghetti sauce jar with drilled holes in the lid and some brass fittings in it. Use rubber washers to get a tight seal. Using a canning jar like made by Ball or Mason will work well; they have a lid insert with a rubber seal. | Most any jar can be used; the one shown is an old spaghetti sauce jar with drilled holes in the lid and some brass fittings in it. Use rubber washers to get a tight seal. Using a canning jar like made by Ball or Mason will work well; they have a lid insert with a rubber seal. | ||
+ | *[http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/Triaged/Misc/?action=view¤t=IMG_0490a.jpg Jar and lid with fittings] | ||
+ | *[http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/Triaged/Misc/?action=view¤t=IMG_0492a.jpg Underside of jar lid with fittings] | ||
+ | *[http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/Triaged/Misc/?action=view¤t=IMG_0494a.jpg Pneumatic vacuum pump] | ||
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Shown being used are 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. Also put a ball valve on the pressure input side. The valve is needed to control the vacuum. | Shown being used are 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. Also put a ball valve on the pressure input side. The valve is needed to control the vacuum. | ||
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|[[File:Miti vac kit.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Miti-Vac bleeder kit p/n MV8500]] | |[[File:Miti vac kit.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Miti-Vac bleeder kit p/n MV8500]] | ||
− | |[[File:Hf air vac | + | |[[File:Hf air vac pump.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Pneumatic Venturi type vacuum pump similar to what's sold by [http://www.harborfreight.com/air-vacuum-pump-with-r134a-and-r12-connectors-96677.html Harbor Freight]]] |
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