Brake reservoir cap question....
Dec 8, 2011, 03:40 PM
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Brake reservoir cap question....
So I made myself a power bleeder using parts from home depot and couldn't get myself to cough up $17 for a cap at the dealer because no one else carries it. I used the original cap and made a fitting on there that I plan to leave permanent. It is made of brass and is capped off from outside air. Is this ok?
Dec 8, 2011, 08:26 PM
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I think it looks tight! Haha kinda like damn he mod that s hit! I kinda want to put a sticker on it like "brake power bleeder inlet" on vinyl sticker. What do u guys think?
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Dec 10, 2011, 04:15 PM
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If you look at the cap on this site
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed...eder/index.htm
It's the same as his cap except I inversed the brass pieces so that it'll have the long pointy thing aimed downwards and keep the reservoir a little lower if otherwise. Also theres the thread for the cap when not in use.
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed...eder/index.htm
It's the same as his cap except I inversed the brass pieces so that it'll have the long pointy thing aimed downwards and keep the reservoir a little lower if otherwise. Also theres the thread for the cap when not in use.
Dec 10, 2011, 04:23 PM
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All the pieces can be found at home depot to modify it the way you like or to fit pieces you already have. I'm not sure if brass is ok for brake fluid though they do have plastic pieces as well. Good thing is we're no using silicone or glue.
Dec 11, 2011, 07:23 PM
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The cap itself doesn't have a vent hole. Underneath the cap is a black rubber thing with a white plastic thingy. The rubber piece actually has two layers with a slit on both the top and bottom with the white plastic piece acting as a plunger of some sort it seems, opening and closing the vents as needed? Not too sure... Should I drill a very small pin hole behind the rubber piece? That way I assume as I pressurize it the rubber peice would go up and block that pin hole and alls well? And when not pressuring it'll vent in as normal? Can condensation occur through this method?
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I just used my Diy power bleeder but I can't seem to get a good seal on it... Fluid was leaking from the underside of the cap... As well as the connections... Anyone with tips on how they made it sealed tight with out the use of sealants?
