Brake bleed funnel at Beemer Boneyard on sale

[ozmojo]

The funnel is on sale for 34.95 . Thats 15.00 off . Sorry if it's old news .

[Uncle Beemer]

$35.00 For what is nothing more than a plastic funnel and a rubber plug. Yep, that's a real deal!

[NonComp]

For the same price, you can get something like this:

 

MityVac

[Jim VonBaden]

$35.00 For what is nothing more than a plastic funnel and a rubber plug. Yep, that's a real deal!

 

Mike doesn't use a rubber plug. His is a BMW type plug that screws in. Try and make one and see how much your time and effort is worth.

 

Also, a Mightyvac is useless for this job.

 

Jim

[NonComp]

Oops, sorry for the red herring.

[KDeline]

$35.00 For what is nothing more than a plastic funnel and a rubber plug. Yep, that's a real deal!

 

Mike doesn't use a rubber plug. His is a BMW type plug that screws in. Try and make one and see how much your time and effort is worth.

 

 

 

Jim

 

I did years ago, it was very easy and cheap. Did have to use silicone after it came apart once using JB Weld. Luckily I was just about to use it instead of happining during a bleed.

 

[Jim VonBaden]

$35.00 For what is nothing more than a plastic funnel and a rubber plug. Yep, that's a real deal!

 

Mike doesn't use a rubber plug. His is a BMW type plug that screws in. Try and make one and see how much your time and effort is worth.

 

 

 

Jim

 

I did years ago, it was very easy and cheap. Did have to use silicone after it came apart once using JB Weld. Luckily I was just about to use it instead of happining during a bleed.

 

The caps are sold only in pairs at about $50, not exactly cheap. Unless you use a rubber plug.

 

Jim

[ozmojo]

It's a good thing I didn't say it was an oil funnel...you know where that would have led.

[KDeline]

$35.00 For what is nothing more than a plastic funnel and a rubber plug. Yep, that's a real deal!

 

Mike doesn't use a rubber plug. His is a BMW type plug that screws in. Try and make one and see how much your time and effort is worth.

 

 

 

Jim

 

I did years ago, it was very easy and cheap. Did have to use silicone after it came apart once using JB Weld. Luckily I was just about to use it instead of happining during a bleed.

 

The caps are sold only in pairs at about $50, not exactly cheap. Unless you use a rubber plug.

 

Jim

 

 

I got lucky then, I was able to get only one, can't remember what I paid for it, plus 20% off at Chicago Cycle.

 

 

 

[Uncle Beemer]

$35.00 For what is nothing more than a plastic funnel and a rubber plug. Yep, that's a real deal!

 

Mike doesn't use a rubber plug. His is a BMW type plug that screws in. Try and make one and see how much your time and effort is worth.

 

Also, a Mightyvac is useless for this job.

 

Jim

Jim, I realize the part that is used is threaded,but still think $35.00 is way to expensive. YMMV

[NoHeat]

I realize the part that is used is threaded,but still think $35.00 is way to expensive. YMMV

 

Funnel is $6.27 at McMaster.

 

#2 rubber plug with hole would sell for pennies if you can find just one, for example at a lab supply store, while a pkg of 25 goes for 6.60 at McMaster.

 

So for $12.87 total you get what you need, plus 24 extra plugs that you won't know what to do with. You do have to drill out the stopper hole a little bigger. It isn't threaded, but it doesn't matter. It works great.

 

[ltljohn]

I realize the part that is used is threaded,but still think $35.00 is way to expensive. YMMV

 

Funnel is $6.27 at McMaster.

 

#2 rubber plug with hole would sell for pennies if you can find just one, for example at a lab supply store, while a pkg of 25 goes for 6.60 at McMaster.

 

So for $12.87 total you get what you need, plus 24 extra plugs that you won't know what to do with. You do have to drill out the stopper hole a little bigger. It isn't threaded, but it doesn't matter. It works great.

 

 

Here are the part numbers for McMaster Carr

4005T5 1 Each Quick-drain Clear Polymethylpentene Funnel, 8 Oz Capacity, 4-7/16"top Od, 7-3/4"o’all Height

 

9545K27 1 Pack Tapered Push-in Round Rubbber Plug, Through Hole, Size 2, 13/64" Hole Size

 

 

[Matts_12GS]

I realize the part that is used is threaded,but still think $35.00 is way to expensive. YMMV

 

Funnel is $6.27 at McMaster.

 

#2 rubber plug with hole would sell for pennies if you can find just one, for example at a lab supply store, while a pkg of 25 goes for 6.60 at McMaster.

 

So for $12.87 total you get what you need, plus 24 extra plugs that you won't know what to do with. You do have to drill out the stopper hole a little bigger. It isn't threaded, but it doesn't matter. It works great.

 

 

Here are the part numbers for McMaster Carr

4005T5 1 Each Quick-drain Clear Polymethylpentene Funnel, 8 Oz Capacity, 4-7/16"top Od, 7-3/4"o’all Height

 

9545K27 1 Pack Tapered Push-in Round Rubbber Plug, Through Hole, Size 2, 13/64" Hole Size

 

 

I made two of these from John's part #s. Who wants to come to FL and do a brake and clutch bleed tech day?

[Jim VonBaden]

Yeah, and RightSpin, a member here, used to sell them for $50, an no one complained.

 

Oh well, use whatever works for you. I just remember how freeked out people got when they found out how much the caps cost.

 

By the way, I have used the rubber stopper set-up, and it works OK as well.

 

Jim

[DrPaul]

1- Suck out old DOT4 with turkey baster.

2- Add fresh DOT4 to fill ring.

3- Open caliper bleed valve - keep topping off ABS reservoir until fluid runs clear.

4- Close caliper bleed valve.

5- Top off ABS reservoir to fill ring.

6- Replace cap and wipe up any spillage.

7- You are done. Who needs a !@#$%^&* funnel???

[Uncle Beemer]

Yeah, and RightSpin, a member here, used to sell them for $50, an no one complained.

 

Oh well, use whatever works for you. I just remember how freeked out people got when they found out how much the caps cost.

 

By the way, I have used the rubber stopper set-up, and it works OK as well.

 

Jim

Jim, I bought your DVD for I think $25.00. I know you put alot more effort and time into producing it, as compared to the funnel,it just don't add up to me.

[pjw73nh]

NOheat & Ltljohn,

 

Tnx for the great info. I have a question.

 

McMaster has two of the long stem funnels. A 2 oz one (4005T3)

2 oz Funnel

 

and the 8 oz one you recommend (4005T5).

8 oz funnel

 

Shipping was about $5 to NH.

 

I was wondering if you had any issue with the rubber stopper not staying in tight enough with the added weight of the larger funnel, and the brake fluid in it.

 

I have not used this setup before, so I don't know how tight the rubber stopper setup is. If it is not tight, I would think the smaller of the two funnels would be the best option as it is less likely to tip over. Then again, not having done this before, I don't know how fast the brake system will "drink" the fluid, and 2 oz may be too little of a reserve.

 

Also I picked up a #2 stopper at Home Depot for $1 or so. , When I get my funnel, thanks to a tip I found somewhere here, I will freeze it and drill a hole. I think most hardware stores have these stoppers too.

 

Any thoughts or comments?

 

Thanks

 

 

[NoHeat]

pjw, I've had no problem with the bigger funnel tipping over while performing the brake service. A two-ounce capacity funnel would drain way too fast on my 1150 because the servo-assist brakes work as a splendidly fast power-bleeding setup.

 

Freezing then drilling the stopper works well. Just be sure to find a way to drill it safely -- I probably held mine in a bench vise while drilling.