Brake Bleeder Rubber Caps

[Bill Sargent]

I just completed a suspension restoration on my 67 912 and noticed while bleeding the brakes that I had 2 types of rubber bleeder caps. See photos.


One is ATE with ridges on the sides and the other is FAG with smooth sloped sides. Which is correct for a December 66 build car?

[John912]

The one on the left in top photo is what I've seen on SWB cars

[John Straub]

Top left.

John

[Richy]

I think dealer only , definitely not Stoddard .

[911MRP]

Or from ate stockist ?

[Bill Sargent]

Thanks! Stoddard and others sell both types. The ATE ones are pricey at about $4 each!

[911MRP]

Ate as shown in Porsche workshop manual volume 1


And my Ate brake handbook




There are generic packs of ten with a somewhat similar look that works out lot less about tenth price on eBay but probably don’t need ten. If want ate genuine with brand markings then they’re at least a couple of quid each in England. Not sure of significance of the secondary marking in example … E68. I don’t think it’s country of manufacture E mark as not aware scheme number system goes that high?

Just one eBay example for similar generic fewer ribs on side and different markings but at distance similar look:

I would go for ate for authenticity but functionally would do job and some folks may not care on branding. Not particularly visible but I would know.