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Apr 5, 2009 | 10:50 AM

jrzvette

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Brake fluid extractor

Does anyone have any experience with the brake fluid extractor from Griot's Garage. I'm think about getting the pumpable extractor (about $70.00), not the one that hooks up to a compressor.

thanks

Apr 5, 2009 | 10:53 AM

Aardwolf

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Never heard of it, have a link? Just use a baster to suck out the brake reservoirs.

Apr 5, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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Does anyone have any experience with the brake fluid extractor from Griot's Garage. I'm think about getting the pumpable extractor (about $70.00), not the one that hooks up to a compressor.

thanks

I know this isn't what you asked, but I bought the compressor type from Griots Garage and it works like a dream. If you don't have a compressor, go get one. They're not expensive. When I turn the switch, the old fluid gets sucked out real fast.

Apr 5, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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Our shop uses a similar device (from Snap-On) and it works great given that it gets used a lot. While there is not a lot of capacity in the typical master cylinder reservoir, the tank capacity of the extractor doesn't have to be emptied very often. That saves time for the techs.

For DIY on one or two cars, just get a $2 turkey baster at any grocery store and use it to suck out the fluid and refill with fresh. Add a set of Speed Bleeders and brake fluid flushes are a one-man job. Most Speed Bleeder applications run about $15-$18 for a car.

Apr 5, 2009 | 12:04 PM

Relic

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Does anyone have any experience with the brake fluid extractor from Griot's Garage. I'm think about getting the pumpable extractor (about $70.00), not the one that hooks up to a compressor.

thanks

I bought a pump from harbor frieght. Has a hand pump connected to a 1 gallon container. Haven't used it yet, but a friend has, says it works great.
About $40. Definately not heavy duty, but will be great for draining mowers, etc.

Apr 5, 2009 | 02:44 PM

jrzvette

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but will be great for draining mowers, etc.

Don't have a mower, that's one job I absolutely hate. Remodel a kitchen, you're good for ten years; mow the lawn, you have to do it again next week.

I hire a landscaper.

Apr 24, 2009 | 06:31 AM

Rocket22

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I have one like it

And it comes in handy for a bunch of other projects.

i.e. Drain partial fluids from radiator prior to disconnect. Power Steering fluid, lawnmowers, brake line bleed (although I am buying some speed bleeders). I am planning on using for rear diff and brakes on a BMW in the next week for the service II that the dealer wants $500 to do.

Not heavy duty but can save you some time and makes it easy to dump all the collected stuff into a container.

There is a cheaper one on amazon.

Apr 24, 2009 | 08:05 AM

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For DIY on one or two cars, just get a $2 turkey baster at any grocery store and use it to suck out the fluid and refill with fresh. Add a set of Speed Bleeders and brake fluid flushes are a one-man job. Most Speed Bleeder applications run about $15-$18 for a car.

That is what I did and love them! Now I bleed my brakes more often because it is so easy.