Manufacturer | HTOMT |
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Brand | HTOMT |
Model | htomt-brake |
Item Weight | 1.85 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.45 x 7.87 x 2.76 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 13 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | htomt-brake |
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Vacuum Gauge: Equipped with vacuum gauge, convenient readout of pressure, Pressure range: 0-30inches Hg, 0-760mm Hg.
- Widely Use: 4 tubes of different length to cover different needs.We add a spare O-ring for each product.
- Convenient Carrying: Portable kit which includes different adapters designed for all vehicles is suitable for both home and business applications.
- Easy Usage: Easily bleed brakes by yourself. Hand vacuum pump is easy to bleed your car brakes.
- Carry Case : Made by high quality material,durable and rugged, Contained in a case for easy transportation and storage.If you encounter any problems during installation or use, please feel free to contact us, we will give you a satisfactory solution!
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Product Description
HTOMT Vacuum Pump Test Set works for bleeding brakes and pumping out fluids. You can used it to pump out the fluid in the master cylinder and to bleed the brakes. You also can used it to pump out the power steering fluid. It makes changing brake fluid and power steering fluid quick.
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Each of your connections must be air tight if you needs vacuum to work. This is why we provide several different fittings for various bleed nipples. Set it up right and it's a quick, clean, and efficient process.
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Our product is of superior quality. The material of our product is high-grade copper alloy and abrasion-proof plastic. It’s very durable.
Multifunctional: Universal fit for all makes and models of vehicles including motorcycle brake bleeding.
Hand-held Vacuum Pump Brake Bleeder Kit Vacuum Pump Body
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Vacuum Hoses4 tubes of different length to cover different needs Multifunctional: Universal fit for all makes and models of vehicles including motorcycle brake bleeding. |
EPE Material ShockproofIt is portable:All the tools and accessories are centrally compactly put on a built-in plastic tool case .Even though fiercely jolted,it won’t be damaged |
ReusableHigh quality alloy steel, plastic and rubber, strong and durable. It held vacuum, was able to pull all the old fluid out, as well as all the air out of clutch lines after replaced it with new brake fluid |
Hand-held Vacuum Pump Brake Bleeder Kit Vacuum Pump Body
Brake Bleeder Tool Kit/Brake Fluid Bleeder
-2 in 1 brake bleeder and vacuum pump tester tool kit
-DIY brake bleeder tool to minimize the mess
- Suitable for both home and business applications
- Different adapters designed for all vehicles
- Accurate vacuum gauge: 0 - 30inHg ( 760mmHg )
- It's able to bleed brakes on your motorcycle in minutes.
- Perfect for motorcycle clutch and brake lines
Product Features
Product Description
Easily bleed brakes and test automotive vacuum systems by yourself
•Works on all vehicle makes and models
•The hand operated pump pulls the fluid through the bleed nipple, eliminating need to use the brake lever or pedal
•Manual pump with pressure gauge allows testing of many vacuum operated systems, eg. fuel pumps, carbs, etc
- Using it to do the driveway brake bleed DIY
- The biggest advantage is being able to bleed the brakes without the need of an assistant
- Can bleed a motorcycle hydraulic clutch, this was notably smaller, simpler and cheaper
- It also works great for sealing the jars with dry ingredients , like dry herbs .
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Different Adapters Designed for all vehicles Easy to set up and worked flawlessly. |
The material of our product is high-grade copper alloy and abrasion-proof plastic. It’s very durable. |
Comprehensive workshop vacuum pump kit includes reservoir and nipple adapter for brake and fuel line bleeding |
Everything was in a nice, red/black, hard plastic toolbox case The kit case is well designed and holds a number of attachments in order to do various tasks |
NOTE:
Do not use the vacuum pump to siphon liquid.
Damage to the internal chamber will result in seals.
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Condition: 100% Brand New
Dimensions of gauge: 0-300PSI/21KG/CM²
Weight: 2.93 Lbs
One-pack Dimensions:12.38"x8.65"x2.55"
Package Included:
1 x vacuum pump/brake bleeder with vacuum gauge--------------------------------------1 x reservoir jar & 2 x lids
1 x "T" hose connector-------------------------------------------------------------------------1 x straight hose connector
1 x universal cup adapter----------------------------------------------------------------------1 x blow mold case
1 x user manual---------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 x 20" vacuum hoses
4 x 3" vacuum hoses----------------------------------------------------------------------------2 x tapered hose adapters
3 x brake bleeder valve adapters
Problems that May Encountered During Use:
1. Each package comes with a detailed installation and operating instructions. We recommend buyers to ensure that the rubber tube connections are kept tight during the process of assembling the product. If the connection is not in a tight state, there will be insufficient pressure or air leakage.
2. In order to prevent the O-ring from being damaged or any other unexpected situations during use, we have provided an additional O-ring for each product. That is, there will be two O-rings in the package when you receive. Before the O-ring is installed in the groove, it will give the illusion that the size is a little larger than the bottle mouth. This is to perfectly fit the bottle mouth groove. We hope you will be patient during the installation process to ensure that the O-ring is completely embedded in the groove.
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ASIN | B07471TKRF |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #786 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #1 in Brake System Bleeding Tools |
Date First Available | July 24, 2017 |
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Customers like how easy it is to use the vacuum cleaner. They say the instructions are clear and make sense. They also mention that the assembly is easy. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage and suction. They mention that it's leaky and the suction hose is slightly loose. They dislike the stability and fit. Customers also disagree on value, quality, and brakes.
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Customers find the brake bleeder kit easy to use and store. They mention that the instructions are clear and make sense. Some appreciate that everything they need is in one place.
"If you're looking for an efficient and easy-to-use brake bleeder kit, the HTOMT 2 in 1 Brake Bleeder Kit Hand held Vacuum Pump is an excellent..." Read more
"...Good instructions and good quality...." Read more
"...They don’t understand. The principles is incredibly frustrating." Read more
"...It’s such a simple tool to use and made bleeding my brakes on my bike a breeze...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the auto accessory. Some mention that it works well, is useful, and is decent. However, others say that it's cheaply made, not built for everyday shop use, and fell apart on their second use.
"...This product is designed to help you bleed brakes, test vacuum systems and perform a variety of other tasks related to automotive repair and..." Read more
"...trying another brand of a similar manual pump, but that was also useless junk, so had to do the bleed the old-fashioned way...." Read more
"...============================The pump works well, although all of the bleeder-screw fittings were too large for my car's bleeder screws,..." Read more
"As reviews says, it's leaky, hard to make it work without air bubbles sipping in, mostly air runs through the tube, not fluid...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the auto accessory. Some mention it's well worth the price and has good quality for the money, while others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.
"...held Vacuum Pump is a versatile and reliable product that offers excellent value for money...." Read more
"...Essentially, this thing is a very cheap & low-quality product that should be removed from Amazon...." Read more
"Good quality for the money. Used this kit to bleed all 4 brake lines after replacing front and rear calipers on my truck...." Read more
"It was cheap, and that's what I got. It leaks everywhere when you're trying to apply the suction...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the brakes. Some mention that it's a great product to bleed auto brakes, making the process easier. However, others say that it doesn't work for brake bleeding, even with included adapters.
"...This product is designed to help you bleed brakes, test vacuum systems and perform a variety of other tasks related to automotive repair and..." Read more
"...cast doubt on the effectiveness of this kit, because the brakes became spongy when they got hot (by my standards) as a result of exiting a freeway..." Read more
"...This tool is a great buy and has everything you need to bleed brakes without any help..." Read more
"...kept slipping off, which was maddeningly annoying and interrupted the bleeding process of trying to get vacuum from a pump that wasn't doing what it..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the suction of the auto accessory. They mention that it didn't create enough suction to bleed, the hose was slightly loose on the fitting, and the handle grips on the pump didn''t stay on. The suction caps were all too big for the bleeder valves, so it kept pulling in air. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's suction capabilities.
"...enough to provide a good seal...but then again, the pump couldn't provide adequate vacuum, so it didn't matter...." Read more
"Didn't expect much for price but handle grips on pump don't stay on and hinge screw doesn't stay tight." Read more
"The suction power on this greatly diminished after being used for one vehicle...." Read more
"...the suction caps were all to big for the bleeder valves so it kept pulling in air. A job that should have taken 20 minutes took 2 hours...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the auto accessory. They mention that it's leaky, hard to make it work without air, and the connections leak brake fluid. The hose does not have a good seal and loses suction. The seal easily falls out and the connectors did not seal at all.
"...(which experts discourage, as I learned later), the seals were probably ruined further by being dragged across a rough, unused section of the master..." Read more
"As reviews says, it's leaky, hard to make it work without air bubbles sipping in, mostly air runs through the tube, not fluid...." Read more
"It was cheap, and that's what I got. It leaks everywhere when you're trying to apply the suction...." Read more
"...large for my car so I pushed the tubing directly on but has air leak through sides...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the product. They mention that the adapters don't go small enough on some imports, and none of the fittings fit their bleeder screw. Some say that the smallest nipple did not fit tight on the bleed screw. They also mention that all of the bled-screw fittings were too large for their car's bleeders screws, and the gasket for the catch can didn't fit properly. Customers also mention the hoses are too big and the included nozzles are also too large.
"...The pump works well, although all of the bleeder-screw fittings were too large for my car's bleeder screws, so I connected the hose directly to the..." Read more
"...Third, none of the fittings fit my bleeder screw on a very typical American vehicle with a common bleeder screw size used on millions of vehicles;..." Read more
"...In 15 min I pumped only two cans, that are very small, have to empty canister, makes it very messy work...." Read more
"...The cylinder is small, so it requires a lot of pumping to build up much vacuum, but does pump up to 25 Hg. This is a good sign...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the auto accessory. They mention that the plunger keeps slipping out, the bleeder screw would not stay in place, and the ribbed fittings just fall off and never reform. They also say that the lid on the container was so loose and things were always falling out of the original packaging when putting it away.
"...was that it didn't come with a case and things were always falling out of the original packaging when putting it away." Read more
"...I held it on there and it was able to pull a good vacuum but did not hold it the best...." Read more
"...much for price but handle grips on pump don't stay on and hinge screw doesn't stay tight." Read more
"This is a great unit for personal use. It maintains vacuum, classic design, and includes spare o-rings with hard case...." Read more
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One of the main features of this kit is its versatility. It comes with two different modes that allow you to use it as a brake bleeder or a vacuum pump, depending on your needs. This means that you can use it to remove air bubbles from your brake lines, test the vacuum systems in your car or perform a variety of other tasks.
Another advantage of the HTOMT 2 in 1 Brake Bleeder Kit is its ease of use. The kit includes a vacuum gauge that allows you to monitor the pressure during the bleeding process, ensuring that you get accurate results every time. The vacuum pump also comes with a variety of adapters and hoses that make it easy to connect to different parts of your car.
The build quality of this product is also impressive. The vacuum pump is made of high-quality materials that are designed to last, and it comes with a durable carrying case that makes it easy to transport and store. The kit also includes clear and easy-to-follow instructions, which is especially helpful if you're new to brake bleeding or vacuum testing.
One thing to keep in mind is that the HTOMT 2 in 1 Brake Bleeder Kit is not designed for professional use. If you're a professional mechanic, you may want to invest in a higher-end kit that can handle more heavy-duty tasks. However, for the average car owner who needs to perform occasional maintenance and repair work, this kit is an excellent choice.
In summary, the HTOMT 2 in 1 Brake Bleeder Kit Hand held Vacuum Pump is a versatile and reliable product that offers excellent value for money. It's easy to use, well-built, and comes with all the accessories you need to perform a variety of automotive tasks. If you're in the market for a brake bleeder kit, this one is definitely worth considering.
In a previous revision of this review, I unfairly cast doubt on the effectiveness of this kit, because the brakes became spongy when they got hot (by my standards) as a result of exiting a freeway onto a fairly long downhill stretch, at the end of which I had to take a right onto a side street. So, the brakes had to absorb much more energy in a shorter amount of time than they had since I had changed the fluid. Later, after they had an opportunity to cool down, the problem disappeared. For a while, I suspected that there was excessive water in the fluid, and that the water had boiled, but after testing the fluid with a brake fluid tester (appx. $15 from Amazon), I realized that the fluid was fine, and concluded that the master cylinder was the problem. Brake fluid becomes much less viscous as it heats up, and more likely to leak past seals. The old brake fluid had probably ruined the old seals, and then when I was experimenting with bleeding methods and pushed the pedal to the floor (which experts discourage, as I learned later), the seals were probably ruined further by being dragged across a rough, unused section of the master cylinder.
Fortunately, by the time the fluid heated up, and the brakes became spongy, I was pulling into a parking space with an empty space in front of me, and didn't hit anything despite overshooting the front of the space. But the consequences could have been disastrous.
So, the vacuum-pump bleeder wasn't the problem. However, I decided that I'd rather not put up with the air-leakage problem of the vacuum-pump method, and to instead use the pressure method, which is recommended in a Fiat-Chrysler safety recall notice from August 2018 entitled Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall U86/NHTSA 18V-523 Low Brake Pedal which includes the following statement:
"NOTE: The bleeding procedure described in this recall may be used to remove air from the brake system. PRESSURE BLEEDING IS RECOMMENDED if pressure bleeding equipment is available. If pressure bleeding equipment is available, follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use."
However, if you don't mind air pockets in the bleeder-hose, or using some technique to reduce the air-leakage through the bleeder-screw's threads (simply pressing on the bleeder-screw might help, without causing other problems, but all of the other methods I've seen supposedly risk contaminating the fluid, and some of them have other problems), you would probably find the vacuum-pump method satisfactory. You would just pump until the fluid color changes from dark to clear, or if the "old" fluid is as clear as the new fluid, you'd just pump out enough fluid to ensure that the old fluid has been removed (a cup might be overkill, but I'd rather waste a little fluid than risk leaving the older fluid in the system).
Here's an earlier revision (with minor clarifications), which is still valid and contains some useful information:
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The pump works well, although all of the bleeder-screw fittings were too large for my car's bleeder screws, so I connected the hose directly to the front bleeder screws. For the rear bleeder screws, I used a small hose from a $5 bleeder kit (which I ordered before this one and thought was a total waste), and used one of the conical adapters supplied with the pump to connect the small hose to the larger hose.
All of my car's bleeder screws were clogged, and the pump was unable to pull any fluid through them until I either replaced them or unclogged them with a piece of wire. If a bleeder screw is clogged and fluid runs out when you remove it, you'll have to get a replacement bleeder screw, or something to plug the bleeder port while you unclog the screw. (I've seen plastic bleeder-port plugs on the internet.) Bleeder screws have fine threads, and equivalent bolts are uncommon. The front and rear screws aren't necessarily the same.
Because the pump creates a vacuum in the brake system, some air will get pulled in through the bleeder-screw threads and into the bleeder-port (see the relevant diagram [1], which I posted along with this review), where it is pulled out along with fluid coming from the brake cylinder, creating large air pockets in the fluid in the bleeder hose and giving a false impression that there's a lot of air in the brake system.
I didn't bother to seal the bleeder screws, and just ignored the air pockets in the bleeder hose and pumped until the new fluid started coming out. (At the time, I didn't know where the pockets of air in the bleeder hose were coming from, but I figured that they couldn't have been coming from the brake system.) This seems to have worked well. The brakes were a little spongy at first, but after a 30 mile drive they were very solid. I don't know what changed, but I doubt that the hydraulic system bled itself along the way.
Before bleeding, use the vacuum pump to remove the old fluid from the reservoir, wipe it out with a paper towel and then fill it with new fluid. Black sludge on the paper towel is supposedly a sign that the old fluid was too degraded and that it had taken a toll on rubber parts such as hoses and seals. Wear disposable nitrile gloves when working with brake fluid, or it will dry out the skin on your hands for several days, and moisturizer won't entirely alleviate the dryness.
Some people prefer the pressure method, although it apparently has problems too. The vacuum-pump method is cheap and worked well enough for me.
Notes
[1] Diagram was created from diagrams from the "REF Wheels, Brakes & Tires - Sportsterpedia" page, which has quite a bit of useful information on brake-system bleeding.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
In a previous revision of this review, I unfairly cast doubt on the effectiveness of this kit, because the brakes became spongy when they got hot (by my standards) as a result of exiting a freeway onto a fairly long downhill stretch, at the end of which I had to take a right onto a side street. So, the brakes had to absorb much more energy in a shorter amount of time than they had since I had changed the fluid. Later, after they had an opportunity to cool down, the problem disappeared. For a while, I suspected that there was excessive water in the fluid, and that the water had boiled, but after testing the fluid with a brake fluid tester (appx. $15 from Amazon), I realized that the fluid was fine, and concluded that the master cylinder was the problem. Brake fluid becomes much less viscous as it heats up, and more likely to leak past seals. The old brake fluid had probably ruined the old seals, and then when I was experimenting with bleeding methods and pushed the pedal to the floor (which experts discourage, as I learned later), the seals were probably ruined further by being dragged across a rough, unused section of the master cylinder.
Fortunately, by the time the fluid heated up, and the brakes became spongy, I was pulling into a parking space with an empty space in front of me, and didn't hit anything despite overshooting the front of the space. But the consequences could have been disastrous.
So, the vacuum-pump bleeder wasn't the problem. However, I decided that I'd rather not put up with the air-leakage problem of the vacuum-pump method, and to instead use the pressure method, which is recommended in a Fiat-Chrysler safety recall notice from August 2018 entitled Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall U86/NHTSA 18V-523 Low Brake Pedal which includes the following statement:
"NOTE: The bleeding procedure described in this recall may be used to remove air from the brake system. PRESSURE BLEEDING IS RECOMMENDED if pressure bleeding equipment is available. If pressure bleeding equipment is available, follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use."
However, if you don't mind air pockets in the bleeder-hose, or using some technique to reduce the air-leakage through the bleeder-screw's threads (simply pressing on the bleeder-screw might help, without causing other problems, but all of the other methods I've seen supposedly risk contaminating the fluid, and some of them have other problems), you would probably find the vacuum-pump method satisfactory. You would just pump until the fluid color changes from dark to clear, or if the "old" fluid is as clear as the new fluid, you'd just pump out enough fluid to ensure that the old fluid has been removed (a cup might be overkill, but I'd rather waste a little fluid than risk leaving the older fluid in the system).
Here's an earlier revision (with minor clarifications), which is still valid and contains some useful information:
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The pump works well, although all of the bleeder-screw fittings were too large for my car's bleeder screws, so I connected the hose directly to the front bleeder screws. For the rear bleeder screws, I used a small hose from a $5 bleeder kit (which I ordered before this one and thought was a total waste), and used one of the conical adapters supplied with the pump to connect the small hose to the larger hose.
All of my car's bleeder screws were clogged, and the pump was unable to pull any fluid through them until I either replaced them or unclogged them with a piece of wire. If a bleeder screw is clogged and fluid runs out when you remove it, you'll have to get a replacement bleeder screw, or something to plug the bleeder port while you unclog the screw. (I've seen plastic bleeder-port plugs on the internet.) Bleeder screws have fine threads, and equivalent bolts are uncommon. The front and rear screws aren't necessarily the same.
Because the pump creates a vacuum in the brake system, some air will get pulled in through the bleeder-screw threads and into the bleeder-port (see the relevant diagram [1], which I posted along with this review), where it is pulled out along with fluid coming from the brake cylinder, creating large air pockets in the fluid in the bleeder hose and giving a false impression that there's a lot of air in the brake system.
I didn't bother to seal the bleeder screws, and just ignored the air pockets in the bleeder hose and pumped until the new fluid started coming out. (At the time, I didn't know where the pockets of air in the bleeder hose were coming from, but I figured that they couldn't have been coming from the brake system.) This seems to have worked well. The brakes were a little spongy at first, but after a 30 mile drive they were very solid. I don't know what changed, but I doubt that the hydraulic system bled itself along the way.
Before bleeding, use the vacuum pump to remove the old fluid from the reservoir, wipe it out with a paper towel and then fill it with new fluid. Black sludge on the paper towel is supposedly a sign that the old fluid was too degraded and that it had taken a toll on rubber parts such as hoses and seals. Wear disposable nitrile gloves when working with brake fluid, or it will dry out the skin on your hands for several days, and moisturizer won't entirely alleviate the dryness.
Some people prefer the pressure method, although it apparently has problems too. The vacuum-pump method is cheap and worked well enough for me.
Notes
[1] Diagram was created from diagrams from the "REF Wheels, Brakes & Tires - Sportsterpedia" page, which has quite a bit of useful information on brake-system bleeding.
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Anyhow works well for me.
Only comment i have, if you want to flush the entire braking system, this would take too long. Better do it from pressure at master cylinder.
For caliper work or just basic bleeding, its just fine.