Hi Volks:
        I have a Snap-On Pressure bleeder, and the adapter cap is merely a regular
cap with a pipe fitted to it that will connect to the incoming line
(somewhat like a pneumatic disconnect).  There are rubber washers top and
bottom compressed by a nut on the inside.

The outfit came with 17 and 19 mm caps for most VW's.

Randy Bergum
1990 Carat

> [Original Message]
> From: Craig Oda <craigoda@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: 10/12/2004 2:20:45 PM
> Subject: Brake pressure bleeder attachment
>
> So, yet another cool vanagon dude, Alistair Bell, helps me out and
> suggests that what I really need is a pressure bleeder for my brakes
> instead of swapping out the relatives in my house that find it a pain
> to keep pumping the brake pedal for me when I drain the brake system
> of air.
> I find this site.  Thanks!
> http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
>
> I'm in the office now and can't remember whether the brake reservoir
> had a tap on it.  I seem to remember that there might have been
> something on the brake reservoir to hook a tube onto?  maybe wishful
> thinking?  If not, do people have have a suggestion for an aftermarket
> cap that I can use to hack in a tap?
>
> Also, why are the Bus Depot ATE brake calipers so much cheaper than
> other places?  $100 each for new ones... Is this for real?  I'm still
> planning to reuse my current calipers and just spend $20 on the gasket
> kit.  $20 does both sides, right?
>
> Regards,
> Craig