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pressure bleeder and master cylinder cap

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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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I saw online some things about building a pressure bleeder and I thought it would be a good idea. Does anyone know the part number and about how much a new master cylinder cap is going to be? Also does anyone know of a matching cap that I could get for cheaper?

If anyone is interested, the web page that sparked my interest is this page.
-Chris
 
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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Interesting idea. If I'm not mistaken, the MINI uses a standard Beemer cap.
 
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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If it is the standard BIMMER :smile: Cap ... try the following link for directions to build. Built mine for less than $15.

Good luck

Geoff
The Making of the Inexpensive Brake Bleeder

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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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ok, where did you get a pressure gauge for so cheap? The only one I've found so far was $6.97. Anyone know where to get a cheap gauge? I managed to find a garden sprayer at both Lowe's and Home Depot (on their web page) for $9.97 so I'm off to a good start for a cheap bleeder.
-Chris

 
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Old May 20, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Picked up a pressure gauge from ACE hardware ... believe it was in their dollar bin or some such. Reads way more than I need, but covers 10-20 PSI just fine. Right place ... right time I guess. Good luck!

Cheers

Geoff

 
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