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Capri Tools Vacuum Brake Bleeder
Last Updated: April 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
194
Total reviews from marketplace capped at 1000 recent reviews.
Old Reviews
38
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Unverified
2
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40 meters
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Review Analysis - 154 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cleaning
22fluid, hose, bubbles, psi, bleeding
+73%
-27%
" ... The Capri Tools Vacuum Brake Bleeder makes bleeding your brake system a neat and clean one person job. ... "
" ... Was able to pull all dirty fluid until clear. ... "
" ... Just be sure to clean the attachment and the hose to avoid cross contamination. ... "
" ... Very handy to have and doesn't make a mess ... "
" ... I have a really good $700 Quincy 26 gallon air tank and it runs continuously the whole time you have the vacuum lever down and it worked nice when staying around 80 psi the whole time ... "
" ... Much easier and cleaner than using the hand pump bleeder I had owned for years. ... "
" ... Does good job drawing fluid out but sucks fluid out with lots of air so can't see air bubbles stop when bleeding. ... "
" ... First Time With Vacuum Style,Uses A Fair Amount Of Compressed Air,(I Have A 5 Horse That Was Busy),Be Patient It's A Little Slower Than A Power Bleeder, But Works Just As Well And A Lot Cleaner,My Floor Was Spotless,Reservoir Holds A Lot,Can Pump Pedal To Promote Flow During Use,Would Buy Again A Good Value,Well Made ... "
Build Quality
21fluid, build quality, brake, teflon, hose
+81%
-19%
" ... I pulled a total of a liter of brake fluid through the lines it is now the most solid brake pedal I have ever felt. ... "
" ... It's a little top heavy, so it's kind of easy to tip over until it has some fluid in it. ... "
" ... You can just see and feel that its made with quality materials! ... "
" ... This tool is absolutely incredible, you pop it onto the bleed fitting, crack the valve open, and let her rip. ... This tool is well built, durable and saves unbelievable amounts of time. ... "
" ... The easiest solution is to put Teflon Tape or PTFE thread sealant on the threads of the bleeder valve. ... "
" ... It seems to be very solid construction and feels sturdy. ... "
" ... Construction is solid. ... "
" ... All in all, 5 stars for ease of use and well-built components. ... "
Ease of Use
14simple, easy to use, bleeding, use, quality
+93%
-7%
" ... Couldn't be more simple . ... "
" ... made the job easy and seems high quality. ... "
" ... It’s that simple. ... "
" ... So easy and no mess ... "
" ... This is a great & easy bleeding unit. ... "
" ... I found it an easy process. ... "
" ... Easy to use, works well. ... "
" ... It's a little top heavy, so it's kind of easy to tip over until it has some fluid in it. ... "
Fit
14brake, fluid, bleed, threads, hose
+79%
-21%
" ... Easiest brake job ever, and after a total re-do of the rear suspension and differential of an old E-30 Beemer, it was very welcome. ... "
" ... Fit well in the car. ... "
" ... Since I road course a lot, need something that was quick and reliable, this tool fits the bill. ... "
" ... The bleed nipple fitting is better. ... "
" ... Clamp down the handle after hooking it up to the bleeder valve and jus let it do the work. ... "
" ... I locked the handle, attached the fitting to the bleeder screw , opened it, and started drawing the fluid through the lines. ... "
" ... This tool is absolutely incredible, you pop it onto the bleed fitting, crack the valve open, and let her rip. ... "
" ... Fits in the toolbox easy, 'bout the size of a soccer ball. ... "
Suction
13bleeder, suction, brake fluid, pumps, pump
+77%
-23%
" ... Only good things to write about this item, very good vacuum, solid, the valve mecanism is fantastic, and love that flexible hose, and the silencer. ... "
" ... The Capri Tools Vacuum Brake Bleeder makes bleeding your brake system a neat and clean one person job. ... "
" ... I have a really good $700 Quincy 26 gallon air tank and it runs continuously the whole time you have the vacuum lever down and it worked nice when staying around 80 psi the whole time ... "
" ... Vacuum pump worked great ... "
" ... This vacuum brake bleeder makes changing the brake fluid a pretty easy one man job, and it works very well. ... "
" ... I did some research and found a lot of other home mechanics having the same problems with vacuum pumps. ... "
" ... First Time With Vacuum Style,Uses A Fair Amount Of Compressed Air,(I Have A 5 Horse That Was Busy),Be Patient It's A Little Slower Than A Power Bleeder, But Works Just As Well And A Lot Cleaner,My Floor Was Spotless,Reservoir Holds A Lot,Can Pump Pedal To Promote Flow During Use,Would Buy Again A Good Value,Well Made ... "
" ... I found that on fluid flushes on two different vehicles, we could not get enough vacuum to produce a steady stream of brake fluid. ... "
Price
10well, tool, well worth, waste, product
+80%
-20%
" ... I've used this in my shop for 3+ years now, well worth the money for bleeding hydraulics. ... "
" ... I would buy again since it saved me hundreds of dollars. ... "
" ... Worked great a few times, was super excited and felt justified about the high price. ... "
" ... This is money much well spent. ... "
" ... Awesome product well with the money Thanks Capri for another Awesome tool. ... "
" ... It was well thought out and worth the money makes bleeding brakes a breeze. ... "
Product Reliability
8years, working, sputtering, spitting, ago
+88%
-13%
" ... I wish I'd bought one years ago and saved myself a lot of greif. ... "
" ... It seemed to be working. ... "
" ... Would definitely think something like this should last longer than a few months. ... "
" ... I ran it at 100 psi at first. ... "
" ... This product worked exactly as it should. ... "
" ... After a few days I tried again and it worked fine. ... "
" ... Worked so good I wasn't even sure if it was working. ... "
Marketplace
7shipping, advertised
+86%
-14%
" ... This item works as described. ... "
" ... I posted a picture for those who didn't get them. ... "
" ... Product as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Comfort
7bleeder, pressure, easier, brakes, bleed
+86%
-14%
" ... Hands down the easiest bleeder I ever used. ... "
" ... This unit works better than my old unit hands down! ... "
" ... Much easier and cleaner than using the hand pump bleeder I had owned for years. ... "
" ... This little beauty does it in seconds and the brakes feel better than they have ever been. ... "
" ... This thing is hands down AWESOME, and easily allows a 1 man bleed job. ... "
" ... Brake pedal is now rock hard and this was ton easier than positive pressure system. ... "
Product As Described
5advertised
+100%
" ... This item works as described. ... "
" ... I posted a picture for those who didn't get them. ... "
" ... Product as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Overall performance
4well, otherwise, one, made, units
+75%
-25%
" ... I have had zero issues with this units performance and very glad I spent a little extra to get this over some of the 30 and 40 dollar units I was looking at. ... "
" ... It is definitely well made and works faster than a cheap one. ... "
" ... Does the job quick and easy - 6-8 of the other techs in my shop have this one as well. ... "
Setup
3use, read, box
+33%
-67%
" ... Instructions leave everything to question. ... "
" ... No instructions in the box (the outside of the box tells to read the instructions first) and can't find them online. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
3like, get, bleeder
+33%
-67%
" ... Tried using the hose only, minus the universal fitting. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3made, easy and clean
+100%
" ... Clean-up was much easier than I thought it would be. ... "
Storage
3gallon, compressor
+67%
-33%
" ... My 30 gallon 6hp just kept up with it. ... "
" ... So for flushing this is nice getting out fluid, bleeding I just stick to standard tube and catch bottles ... "
Design
3looks, build quality
+100%
" ... Better design than trying to push through the master cylinder. ... "
" ... Excellent build quality, looks and feels the same as the mightyvac. ... "
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