Craftsman Vacuum Tester - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 10-29-2002, 10:44 PM

I am about to purchase a vacuum tester, and am thinking about getting a Craftsman, they look to be better built than the Mityvac's that I have seen. The Craftsman also has the brake bleeding kit, and looks to be made out of brass or is brass plated. Has anyone used the Craftsman, and what are their thoughts on it.

#2 10-30-2002, 07:33 AM

I don't have a Craftsman, but it may be made by the same mfg. Mine has been really good except the gauge lens has fogged up over the years. The pump itself will definitely last longer than the plastic one.

Good luck,

Tom Sweeney · #3 10-30-2002, 09:58 AM

I had a mightyvac for roughtly five years, it worked well. I never cared for it when it came to brakes. When the plastic handle gave way, I chose to replace it with the Craftsman one which is a metal construction. I used it a few times now and it is comparable to the mightyvac.

Tom
'82 SD
'86SDL

#4 10-30-2002, 11:18 AM

I have had a Craftsman since I bought my first Benz, about nine years ago. Never picked up the brake bleeder. I can't fink anything wrong with the tool. Works well and never broke anything on it. Would recommend the vacuum guages along with it. They are the most useful diagnostic tool in tracing faulty lines and getting true readings on the more sensitive vacuum parts.

Joe Blowe · #5 10-30-2002, 11:23 AM

does the "Craftsman Warranty" apply to their vaccum tester?

#6 10-30-2002, 12:54 PM

I think I will buy one the next time Sears has one of their big sales.

#7 10-30-2002, 01:18 PM

I called a local Sears store. They told me the vacuum pump would be covered under a one year warranty.

Steve300 · #8 10-30-2002, 03:20 PM

What Model for the Craftman vacuum pump? How much are selling for?

#9 10-30-2002, 04:31 PM

I don't have the model number on me right now, but they sell for $50.

#10 10-30-2002, 06:38 PM

Any clue on how much that brake bleeder runs?

#11 10-30-2002, 08:05 PM

The brake bleeder is included with this unit.

#12 11-01-2002, 09:50 PM

ok, i have the parts number now, its 921021.

dave1shere · #13 11-02-2002, 09:33 AM

Hello Everyone...

The easiest way I have found to make a brake bleeder is to get an old refrigerator freon compressor. Many times you can go to an applicance repair shop and they will give you one for free. Take a glass jar such as a mason canning jar and epoxy 2 pieces of metal tube such as old brake line to the lid of the jar. You can then hook some clear plastic tubing found at most hardware stores to the jar and to the bleeder fittings. You have now an inexpensive brake bleeder and a way to create vacuum for other applications.

Hope this helps.

Dave