Lap pump = harbor freight tools pump

I guess McMaster’s owner has stock in UPS. For 2 male couplers and 10ft of tubing, they decided to use a 17”x17”x9” box.

Depends on what you define as permanent. I think there is some degree of permanent gain, but for best results, you need to do some light maintenance.

I picked up a brake bleed kit form Harbor Freight Friday. I ordered a 9x1.75 cylinder from Leluv yesterday. I ordered the male fitting from McMaster this morning.

I hope to add pumping to my girth days in a couple weeks.

I bought the mityvac pump from Harbor Freight, and the 2” diameter gravel clean tube from Petco. For some reason, I keep losing suction. I tried shaving, Vaseline, etc, and yet I still have to continually pump in order to get any vacuum.

I tried using this system just on my thigh and the suction remains.

So I bought the HF brake bleeder and have been using it with my leluv cylinder. So recently I’ve been using water, and from what I understand the HF brake bleeder pump is waterproof. I can pump some water out of the cylinder and the water will squirt out of the pump.. Is this bad? My gauge is such at 10 now, so now I’m starting to wonder if I broke the damn thing!

No it’s not waterproof , the gauge most likely won’t enjoy the water (well it didn’t).

Use a water trap to avoid ruining your pump and gauge, or keep the water level below the valve (have a decent margin if you can). The latter solution is riskier.

Thanks for the reply, dude.

Yeah it did not enjoy it. I have a trap but need to get a larger one.

Is there anyway to fix the gauge?

I don’t know enough on the topic , grpent is the man you want to ask. Does it work fine and starts at 10 (so 10 = 0 , 12= 2 etc..), or is it completely broken?

Well it is stuck at 10 and will not move past it unless pumped 10+

Folks,
I love this forum, filled with great information! Question..
I clicked on the URL, but it took me to HarbourFreight’s homepage. I performed a search on their website for "vacuum pump". I was redirected to Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977
Since I didn’t see the original page, can someone please inform me which pump on this page is best. Backgrounder: I have a good pump and cylinder, but it did not come with a gauge. In essence, I am looking to retrofit my pump with a HarborFreight pump/gauge.

Thanks!

You want the brake bleeder pump for $24.99.

Thank you, gprent!

Hi guys,

I’m in Canada and for the life of me, I haven’t been able to find a male 1/8 quick disconnect and 3/8 barbed on the other end. Does anyone know where I can find one? I’ve tried part source, princess auto, canadian tire, ebay.ca, amazon.ca, and more. No luck. I have ordered a tube, purchased a brake bleeder, just can’t find the connector. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Or even suggestions for what type of stores may carry it. Thanks

I just tried to order from mcmaster. Let’s see what happens in the morning.

Ordered cancelled as expected.. Sigh