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Review on SMOTIVEPRO 2 Liter Pneumatic Vacuum Brake Bleeder Fluid Extractor Pump - Hands-Free Air Pressure Brake Bleeder Tool with 2 Replaceable Connectors by Rudolph Mceachern

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well, needs some modifications to work

Unfortunately this bleed valve comes with the wrong male air compressor connection. Luckily most people who use air have extra fittings so I removed the one that came with the kit and put on the standard US style. The one shown in the product photos is not included in the scope of delivery. The 5th product photo shows the plug you get, I assume the rest have the correct plug machined. I'm hoping they either put a different fitting in the box or change it for the US market because I don't know anyone using that style. Interconnects. Once connected, pumping is easy to use. The air creates suction at the exhaust valve to suck out the air and brake fluid when you squeeze the grip. The included coupler fitted perfectly on both machines I've used it on and there have been no leaks entering the system. There's a strike bar to keep the air flowing if you do a brake fluid flush and need to let it run for a while. This kit also includes a small bottle that attaches to the brake fluid filler neck on the master cylinder. It's pretty cheap but works and has a small open/close valve that allows you to easily refill the reservoir so it doesn't leak and get into the brake system. Works well but solves a problem I haven't really had as it's very easy to just fill with liquid when needed. For tanks that are difficult to access, there is an adapter hose that can be useful for these applications. Overall it's not the highest quality product but overall it's not bad and works well with no leaks and once you've got everything set up it only takes a few seconds to plug in and use. Less work than manual pumping and works much better than Mity-Vac type pumps. Was able to quickly bleed the brakes on 2 cars and the brakes are more responsive than before after flushing out the old fluid (I usually do this every 30,000 miles or so).

Pros
  • Happy so far
Cons
  • Volume