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Review on Powerbuilt 648591 One Man Brake Bleeder by Dennis Goozmer

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Poor quality but works great if you change it up.

Advantages Good idea in theory Low price High portability Light weight Disadvantages Hose not suitable for 2000 civilian brake nipples - too small Hose a bit short and easy to fall off Magnet is very weak, otherwise easy to fall off Put it on a flat surface metal surface. There is no real check valve, it's just a tiny hole that slows the brake fluid/air bladder back flow. The included attachments are unusable and the included tube is too thin and easy to fold. After weeks of thought and fiddling, I replaced it with a 5/16" OD, 3/16" ID clear vinyl tube (fits the 2000 model). civilian nipple.) and silicone on the other end to make it airtight. Then I had to use a strong magnet and glue it to the existing magnet to make it stronger. I also had to replace the inner tube (use an aquarium tube). The IT now works as it should. Now works like a charm. After all the mods I've done I've upped the rating to 4 stars because the interior otherwise works well. It actually works as written - if you change it.

Pros
  • cool product
Cons
  • negative impression