[Princess Auto] Princess Auto - Vacuum Pump & Brake Bleeder Kit - $25 + free shipping

Dec 1st, 2013 12:40 pm

#1

Rehan [OP]: Deal Expert; Oct 20, 2001; 18709 posts; 1315 upvotes; Sauga

Dec 1st, 2013 12:40 pm

[Princess Auto] Princess Auto - Vacuum Pump & Brake Bleeder Kit - $25 + free shipping

Deal Link:: http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Engi ... /8050832.p
Price:: 24.99
Savings:: 55% off
Expiry:: December 31, 2013

From Dec 1 to 31, Princess Auto has a Vacuum Pump & Brake Bleeder Kit on sale for $24.99 (regular $54.99).
And until Dec 2, they have free shipping with no minimum order requirement.

[IMG]http://images.palcdn.com/hlr-system/Web ... 09e3af042a[/IMG]

This tool can be used to bleed your brake fluid without needing a second person as a helper, or to test some other components of the vehicle. It's similar to the tool used in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OArwtcBaeLE

I haven't seen it on sale often at PA, and this is a good discount so I thought I'd post it here (after I ordered one for myself :razz

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Dec 1st, 2013 1:14 pm

#2

cheaper_than_cheap: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2007; 3806 posts; 4515 upvotes; Prince George

Dec 1st, 2013 1:14 pm

I have one and it works well to bleed my hydraulic clutch too. Good deal.

Dec 1st, 2013 1:24 pm

#3

dgmorr: Deal Addict; Jul 26, 2004; 3356 posts; 62 upvotes; Ontario

Dec 1st, 2013 1:24 pm

Mine was a complete fail. I think it took longer than pumping the pedal by myself. I ended up getting a Motive bleeder.

Dec 1st, 2013 1:30 pm

#4

Rehan [OP]: Deal Expert; Oct 20, 2001; 18709 posts; 1315 upvotes; Sauga

Dec 1st, 2013 1:30 pm

dgmorr wrote: ↑Mine was a complete fail. I think it took longer than pumping the pedal by myself.

Same item as I posted above?
What was wrong with it?

Dec 1st, 2013 1:55 pm

#5

MotobetaX: Newbie; Apr 28, 2008; 75 posts; 1 upvote; Edmonton

Dec 1st, 2013 1:55 pm

is it vacuum capable only or pressure capable as well?

**update - its vacuum only

Dec 1st, 2013 2:06 pm

#6

tubs: Deal Addict; Jun 3, 2005; 1140 posts; 163 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2013 2:06 pm

thanked the OP...this is exactly what I need...bought the regular bleeder kit but this negates the need to drag someone to pump the pedals

HeatWare: 29-0-0

Dec 1st, 2013 2:10 pm

#7

loulinjai: Member; Dec 10, 2009; 339 posts; 554 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2013 2:10 pm

I had one as well, complete garbage. The nipples didn't seal properly, no matter what aids I used, making the unit useless as it won't hold a vacuum. (Yes it is this exact model)

Dec 1st, 2013 2:18 pm

#8

howali: Jr. Member; Jul 23, 2005; 181 posts; 1573 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Dec 1st, 2013 2:18 pm

SOLD OUT

Dec 1st, 2013 2:44 pm

#9

xawaisx: Sr. Member; Feb 8, 2007; 819 posts; 271 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2013 2:44 pm

I use the motive bleeder. It works great, it was a lot more than $25.

Dec 1st, 2013 2:49 pm

#10

geckofish: Member; Mar 9, 2005; 212 posts; 35 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2013 2:49 pm

I don't know why I bought this. I normally use tubing and a water bottle. But this will save me from pumping the brake, and PA has a great return policy...!

Dec 1st, 2013 3:11 pm

#11

sirxterminator: Deal Addict; Dec 10, 2012; 1225 posts; 1340 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Dec 1st, 2013 3:11 pm

one way valve for aquariums from petsmart for 2.50 and a sealed jar and you can 1 man the bleed easily.

+1

Dec 1st, 2013 3:57 pm

#12

dgmorr: Deal Addict; Jul 26, 2004; 3356 posts; 62 upvotes; Ontario

Dec 1st, 2013 3:57 pm

Rehan wrote: ↑Same item as I posted above?
What was wrong with it?

Same item. Could never get it to seal properly. I still have it, used it to try and calibrate a map sensor, but the gauge face is bent so I can't get a proper vacuum reading.

Dec 17th, 2013 7:46 pm

#13

Supahhh: Deal Addict; Aug 12, 2007; 4685 posts; 830 upvotes; Waterloo

Dec 17th, 2013 7:46 pm

This can likely be used additionally to start a fuel siphon many people have been asking for.

Dec 17th, 2013 7:54 pm

#14

Rehan [OP]: Deal Expert; Oct 20, 2001; 18709 posts; 1315 upvotes; Sauga

Dec 17th, 2013 7:54 pm

Supahhh wrote: ↑This can likely be used additionally to start a fuel siphon many people have been asking for.

The reservoir is very tiny for that, though. This would be a better option, I think: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maste ... 3802p.html

[IMG]http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Canadia ... mage_na_EN[/IMG]

Dec 17th, 2013 9:07 pm

#15

Arcturus: Member; Jan 25, 2007; 220 posts; 41 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 17th, 2013 9:07 pm

I have this, and it is good sometimes. Ok for bleeding brakes, but will not be good to exchange brake fluid. Also impossible to not use pedal method after a caliper change as there is too much air in the system.

But it saved me once when I needed to pump excess oil out through the dipstick tube because it was over filled.

Dec 17th, 2013 9:30 pm

#16

dakdar: Member; Nov 9, 2009; 252 posts; 75 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 17th, 2013 9:30 pm

I use a set of speed bleeders, they work great
http://www.speedbleeder.com/

Dec 17th, 2013 9:35 pm

#17

dakdar: Member; Nov 9, 2009; 252 posts; 75 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 17th, 2013 9:35 pm

Rehan wrote: ↑The reservoir is very tiny for that, though. This would be a better option, I think: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maste ... 3802p.html

[IMG]http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Canadia ... mage_na_EN[/IMG]

not sure ya wanna use a drill operated pump, ever look in the little vents at the back of the drill and see those blue sparks, probably not a good thing to have around fuel vapors

Dec 17th, 2013 9:52 pm

#18

Marzipan: Deal Addict; Nov 28, 2007; 3174 posts; 1069 upvotes; Whitehorse, YT

Dec 17th, 2013 9:52 pm

Just don't rely on PA's product reviews. I can tell you they can make negative ones disappear ... as did one of mine when the item broke on first use.

Dec 17th, 2013 10:03 pm

#19

Rehan [OP]: Deal Expert; Oct 20, 2001; 18709 posts; 1315 upvotes; Sauga

Dec 17th, 2013 10:03 pm

dakdar wrote: ↑not sure ya wanna use a drill operated pump, ever look in the little vents at the back of the drill and see those blue sparks, probably not a good thing to have around fuel vapors

Good point!

Dec 18th, 2013 8:51 am

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wongster: Sr. Member; Jul 18, 2007; 625 posts; 390 upvotes; Markham

Dec 18th, 2013 8:51 am

Rehan wrote: ↑The reservoir is very tiny for that, though. This would be a better option, I think: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maste ... 3802p.html

[IMG]http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Canadia ... mage_na_EN[/IMG]

if modified a bit, could you technically uses this as a brake bleeder?