Which Mityvac to use for bleeding brakes?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I sure would like to make this chore easier. Do you guys use Mityvac products? Would this one be OK?

http://www.automotivetoolsonline.co...leeding-Kit--Previously-MTY6820_p_12364.html#

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[DanTheMan]

That's the one I use, it comes in a gray plastic kit box with all the parts.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Very cool. Thanks Dan.

All the best to you and yours,

Cliff

 

[tas850g]

i bought that same one, I believe, from harbor freight. Seems to work well for me.

 

[twr1776]

+ 3. Cliff, I also have the same one and once you get it you will NEVER go back.

 

[Baatfam]

Mine has a gauge on it....

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Thanks Bob, Tim. I know this is the low-end model (8020). The 8500 is metal, has the gauge plus a lot more attachments, for only about $20-$25 more. Seems like it would be more robust.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[DanTheMan]

Mine has a gauge on it....

Come to think of it, so does mine, otherwise, it's the same unit. My gage has a broken glass though, from when my son was using it on his Nissan or Samurai.

 

[twr1776]

Not to worry Cliff, I have a similar plastic one I got at the local auto parts store. Seems to work fine.

Today 06:23 PM Baatfam Mine has a gauge on it....

We can't all be "big shooters" like Bob.

 

[BassCliff]

i bought that same one, I believe, from harbor freight. Seems to work well for me.

Thanks tas. I checked Harbor Freight. They have the 8000 model, with the gauge, for $40. Everyone seems to give it glowing reviews.

http://www.harborfreight.com/mityvac-vacuum-pump-39522.html?p=2


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[spyug]

Mine is one of the plastic ones too and I've been using it for about 5 seasons now. At first I thought it looked a bit flimsy and I would have preferred a metal bodied one but (touch wood) it performs flawlessly and I haven't broken it yet.

I think you'll be very happy with it so my vote is you go for it my friend.

cheers,
Spyug

 

[Adler]

Hi,

Very cool. Thanks Dan.

All the best to you and yours,

Cliff

I indulged... and I was not thanked!!!

 

[Baatfam]

I think mine is the 7000 model, also plastic...less than $40...maybe close to $30...
Looks different than the 8000 series...

 

[81ZUKI75]

Mity Vac

Mity Vac

It comes in handy equalizing the oil level in your forks too :dancing:

 

[BassCliff]

I indulged... and I was not thanked!!!

Hmmmm. In what did you indulge?



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[BassCliff]

It comes in handy equalizing the oil level in your forks too :dancing:

Yes, I guess so. But I already have a high-tech solution for that.

I trimmed a pump from a bottle of hand lotion to 140mm.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Steve]

The one I have is similar to Baatfam's. Plastic with a gauge.

I have had it for about 10 years, now, and it still works (almost) perfectly.
About the only 'glitch' in its operation is that the diaphragm sticks a bit between uses, and the first pump is rather hard.
I just squeeze the handle a couple of times before hooking it up and it works fine for the duration of the session.

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[koolaid_kid]

I used the cheap plastic one for a few years. The cover broke off the gauge, it was a general pita to use, but worked after a fashion.
Then I splurged for the MV8500. Absolutely no comparison. Metal, the gauge cover does not come off like the plastic pos, has a carrying case, lots of accessories, does pressure as well as vacuum, and is rebuildable. I'll never go back.

 

[Datsa Noydb]

I have cheap plastic one like Baatfam and Steve. So far, it works just fine.

Maybe some day, when I am rich and famous like koolaid_kid, I will get a metal one, too.

 

[koolaid_kid]

Actually, it was not that expensive, perhaps $45-50 on eBay (at the time). What really sold me was the metal body, carrying case, and rebuildable function. The cheap plastic one just banged around, which I am sure was a factor in the gauge breaking.
I do a lot of brake jobs, and having a quality tool is very important.