On a recent visit to GL Technics, a German manufacturer of specialist automotive precision tools, we’ve discussed an area of the industry that can be affects both technicians and workshop managers – Brake bleeders.
In this short article we’ll look at two notable GL Technics models, the features of both, and how they can be the solution to making your workshop more efficient, introducing the Perfecta 20 Design Plus, and the Perfecta 60 Design Plus.
Product Overview
Both are designed to increase efficiency in the fluid bleeding and replacement process but may suit differently depending on your workshop size and needs, so here we’ll look at a summary of the two machines, and why one might suit your workshop better than the other.
What does the Perfecta range have?
GL Technics have designed their Perfecta range to include adjustable pressure regulation, which enables use on a wide variety of vehicles. The automatic shut-off features on both models, helping avoid air from entering the braking system, but also making it easy and very efficient. If you have a small number of staff in your workshop, or want to increase efficiency, the Perfecta models allow you to complete the brake bleeding process with a single technician, meaning you don’t need multiple people.
As modern vehicles use so much technology in their braking system to increase safety, it’s likely you’ll encounter complex hydraulic systems that traditional bleeding isn’t up to coping with, but you’ll be sure to cover ABS, ESP, EDS and SBC ensuring your workshop can handle it, no matter the vehicle that comes in.
Recognised for being built to such a high quality, both GL Technics models have succeeded in gaining approval and recommendation from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Both machines use removable collection bottles, ensuring smooth processes and safe removal of excess, and both use similar long reach hoses to ensure access around the braking system when needed.
What is the difference between the Perfecta models?
The Perfecta 20 unit offers compact yet powerful bleeding, supplying fresh brake fluid directly from your 20-litre container, whereas the Perfecta 60 uses a larger 60 litre drum, meaning less regular container changes. With the bigger capacity comes a bigger and heavier machine, which whilst it’s able to cope with commercial vehicles, does mean it’ll take a bit more effort to move round the workshop and it’ll take up more room.
Our Verdict
If you find yourself stuck for space, or want to reduce the size of the machinery in your workshop, naturally the Perfecta 20 feels like a more viable option, still boasting great bleeding power without all the bulk. The smaller model won’t be quite enough to cover commercial vehicles, and if you’re in a particularly busy workshop then you’ll appreciate the Perfecta 60 using a larger capacity reservoir container. A larger capacity will enable you to do far more bleeds and fluid changes before you’ll need to refill the machine. Supplied with multiple larger collection bottles, the Perfecta 60 can handle all your brake fluid needs, but this comes at a higher price tag too.
Both machines are fantastic quality, and aside from the need of bleeding commercial vehicle systems, they’ll do the same task very well, if you’ve got the room and the budget, we’d absolutely recommend the Perfecta 60 to cover your back with commercial vehicles too.
