From JasonB

EGR Severe Service Brakes is now offering a pressure bleeder for automitve hydraulic systems (brakes and clutch). The kit includes a pressure vessel and two universal fit master cylinder covers, one for rectangular and one for round applications. The pressure tank is manually operated and does not require a compressed air source. It also includes a 0-30 psi pressure gauge mounted directly to the tank for easy reading. There is also plenty of hose so you can place the tank almost anywhere in the engine compartment.

The unit is extremely simple to use and makes bleeding your brakes a one man job. It is also ABS safe. In a few simple steps, you are ready to bleed or flush your entire brake system:

1. Siphon out any old fluid from the reservior as you want to minimize the amount of dirty fluid you push through the system.
2. Top off the reservior with the new, clean fluid.
3. Connect the appropriate cover to the pressure tank and snug fitting with wrench, but do not overtighten.
4. Attach the cover to the reservoir and secure with the included j-bolts and chain sections. Be sure the cover fits snugly and evenly.

   

5. Pressurize empty tank to 10 psi and check for leaks. Adjust parts as needed to maintain pressure and remove leaks.
6. Open tank and fill with two quarts of new fluid and pressurize tank to level specified by your vehcile manufacturer. I found that 15-16 psi worked better than 10 psi for my 1997 Dodge Ram with RWAL.

   

7. Starting with wheel farthest from the master cylinder, setup hose/fluid recovery bottle as normal and open bleeder until no bubbles and clean fluid comes out. Tighten bleeder screw. That is it, NO PUMPING OF PEDAL REQUIRED!
8. Repeat for remaining wheels, moving towards the closest wheel. Occasionally check pressure tank to ensure fluid level is okay and pressure is maintained.
9. Once done, tilt the pressure tank so that the pickup is out of any remaining fluid and open the bleeder screw of the closest wheel and let fluid in the tank lines empty and the pressure to drop. This will also draw down the reservior level so you can remove the cover without spilling. Tighten screw and remove system.
10. Dispose of fluid properly, because you are all done!

The pressure bleeder kit was provided by: EGR Severe Service Brakes. EGR also offers drilled or slotted rotors and the stainless braided lines separately. They also offer a new rear disc brake conversion kit for 1988-2000, 2 & 4wd single rear wheel or larger 17.5 and 19.5 dually models. The kit fits either Dana 70 or 80 full floating axles. These conversion kits include single piston calipers, with or without parking brakes, rotors, hose and all bracketry. For Dodge Ram 1500's, EGR now has a rear drum upgrade kit that includes larger wheel cylinders and two levels of upgraded shoes that have more material on the actual metal backing plate for greater braking surface.

Here are some images of the rear disk conversion (left) and Ram 1500 entire brake upgrade system (right). Note that the calipers in the upgrade are OEM style. The "Big Caliper" is available, as well as extended brake lines for lifted applications.

EGR Severe Service Brakes
1041 Cinnamon Lane
Corona, CA 92882
800-468-2279
Glenn Maurer, Owner