Schwaben pressure bleeder reservoir cap

[rowsdower]

I have the Schwaben pressure bleeder which I think is great since you don't need a helper to bleed the brakes anymore. I went to use it yesterday but the plastic cap that fits the reservoir broke. I can't find a replacement for the plastic one that fit really well. I see ECS has an aluminum one but the reviews online say they don't fit the reservoir very well, though this seems specific to older model BMWs. Has anyone used this on a 1er and can confirm it fits our reservoirs?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../018337sch01a/

[NorthernDancer]

I will say Yes. It definitely fits my 1 series plus also my wifes 2010 Audi TT. I think most BMW's of the last 10-15 years use the same size reservoir cap. Also in link you posted is a "Will it fit my car?"

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

I will say Yes. It definitely fits my 1 series plus also my wifes 2010 Audi TT. I think most BMW's of the last 10-15 years use the same size reservoir cap. Also in link you posted is a "Will it fit my car?"

I think the OP is concerned about the review in his link, which says:

The original plastic cap that came with the Schwaben Bleeder fits my BMW, but the threads on this Billet cap did not. It ended up spilling brake fluid when I pumped up the bleeder. This cap did not properly fit and seal on my X3, X5 or M Roadster.

Even though in the link it states it will fit all BMWs. I'd be hesitant/concerned as well.

[bm996tt]

I have this set up, will see if it fits.

[bm996tt]

The aluminum red cap fit my reservoir correctly, bought this a few years ago and this is the first time I looked at it= do mine old school with wife on the pedal lol.

[Dackelone]

Give Motive a call. I think this one will work... $23

https://www.motiveproducts.com/colle...ropean-adapter

[rowsdower]

I ordered the Schwaben one for $20 shipped. It showed up today. Feels well made, fits the reservoir perfectly, holds 15psi. I do wish they sold a plastic one for less money but this one works well and should not break.

[Tommm]

I have the Motiv with the red cap. Probably the same. On my 1 I made the mistake of filling the fluid first. It fits my Volvos perfectly, and worked perfectly on my M Roadster and M3.

Lesson I learned is hook up the bleeder BEFORE putting the fluid in the bleeder, pump it up, eat a sandwich, check to see pressure is the same. Then add the fluid and do the job.

[rowsdower]

I don’t add fluid to the bleeder itself. I fill the reservoir, pump up the bleeder with air only, and bleed. If I’m doing a full bleed of the entire system, I may need to add fluid once. But the time taken to de-pressurize, fill, and re-pressurize is surely less than the time to clean up if you fill the bleeder with fluid.

[Tommm]

Originally Posted by rowsdower

I don’t add fluid to the bleeder itself. I fill the reservoir, pump up the bleeder with air only, and bleed. If I’m doing a full bleed of the entire system, I may need to add fluid once. But the time taken to de-pressurize, fill, and re-pressurize is surely less than the time to clean up if you fill the bleeder with fluid.

I flush the whole system. Have to for track tech. Each time I bleed/flush the system I use the whole liter of fluid.

It takes less only a few minutes to pressurize and depressurize the bottle.

[Converted1]

I’ve also read a reccoendation to change the hose every few years. I only use my motive once every 2 years (I have it for about 5). I read a post where the user had the hose burst and spray brake fluid on the car (not good). The rationale was that a few dollars of 1/4 hose is cheap insurance. At a bare minimum I would probably drape a towel over the hose when pressurized to contain a leak if one happens.

[rowsdower]

Again just pressurize the bottle with air, and put fluid in the car’s reservoir. It takes slightly longer if you need to refill the reservoir but these leak issues are a non-issue. If the hose bursts, the only thing that will come out is air. And it’s not going to burst because it hasn’t been bathed in brake fluid.

[Converted1]

Great suggestion. Thx.

Originally Posted by rowsdower

Again just pressurize the bottle with air, and put fluid in the car’s reservoir. It takes slightly longer if you need to refill the reservoir but these leak issues are a non-issue. If the hose bursts, the only thing that will come out is air. And it’s not going to burst because it hasn’t been bathed in brake fluid.