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Subject:Re: master cylinder
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:23:16 -0400

Troy wrote:
I would like to build one of the pressurized brake bleeders that were
mentioned on this list. Does anyone know what size MC reservoir cap I
need? Is this a stock item that can be picked up at my FLAPS or where do
I find one?

Personally, I use a Motive Power Bleeder model 0100 but here are links
to 3 different homemade power bleeders for those who are considering
making one:

http://scirocco.dhs.org/cheapassron/CheapassPressureBleeder/index.html

http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

http://bworks.net/vw/bleeder/info.htm

The master cylinder reservoir cap is 45mm and they are available new
from places like BusDepot.  I've not found one on the shelf at a FLAPS
but you might get lucky.  Another source is a wrecking yard as other
vehicles use a 45mm cap too, such as, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Fiat,
Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, SAAB, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

Mike

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