{"product_id":"mahle-bfx-20-brake-fluid-exchanger","title":"Mahle BFX-20 Brake Fluid Exchanger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMAHLE BFX-20 Brake Fluid Exchanger — Base Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead this before you order: this is the base machine, part number 425 80011 00, and the manufacturer lists it as not including adapters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The adapters are the parts that seal the machine to a master cylinder reservoir cap, so without a set that fits the vehicles you work on, the unit cannot be connected to a car. That is not a fault — it is why this configuration costs less than the adapters-included version. It is the right choice if you already own adapters that suit your work, or if you want to specify your own set. If you are not certain what you have, ask us first; we would rather have that conversation than ship you a machine you cannot use on Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith that said, what arrives is a serious piece of workshop equipment. The BFX-20 turns brake fluid replacement into a single-technician job: it pushes fresh fluid from its own 5-liter (1.3 gal) container into the master cylinder under regulated pressure while the old fluid comes out at the bleed screws, so nobody has to sit in the car working the pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy a Pressure Machine Beats a Pedal and a Jar\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrake fluid absorbs moisture out of the air, and water in the circuit lowers the boiling point — which is why fluid that looks fine can still give a soft pedal after a long descent. Replacing it properly means moving the whole volume through, not topping up what is easy to reach. A hydraulic pump with an \u003cstrong\u003einfinitely variable pressure regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e lets the technician hold the pressure a manufacturer specifies for as long as the job takes, which a pedal cannot do consistently, and which a stepped regulator can only approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flow is deliberately \u003cstrong\u003epulsating rather than steady\u003c\/strong\u003e. A pulse dislodges bubbles that are clinging inside galleries and valve bodies instead of sliding past them. That is the reason this machine is specified for vehicles with ABS, ESP, EDS and SBC — systems with small passages and valve blocks where a bubble can survive a conventional bleed and reappear later as a long pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Details That Matter at the End of the Job\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree features on this unit exist purely to protect the technician and the car during the least glamorous part of the service. It \u003cstrong\u003eswitches off automatically when the container empties\u003c\/strong\u003e, so an unattended machine does not pump air into a circuit. It \u003cstrong\u003edecouples from the vehicle with no pressure in the line\u003c\/strong\u003e, so disconnecting does not spray fluid at the cap — brake fluid takes paint off a wing, and that turns a routine service into a bodyshop bill. And the device does not need venting when you change containers, which removes a step people skip when they are in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BFX PLUS extraction system handles waste fluid removal, and a removable tool tray on the machine keeps adapters and fittings to hand rather than balanced on a bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit Your Bay?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unit stands 40 inches tall on a 16 inch by 16 inch footprint and weighs 46 lbs, so one person can wheel it between bays and it stores against a wall. The specification worth checking against your own layout is the 11.3 ft filling hose — that length determines whether the machine can stay parked while you work on a vehicle up on a lift, or whether it needs repositioning partway through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrically it wants a standard 110V, 60Hz supply. Confirming your outlet placement, your bay clearance and, above all, your adapter situation before ordering is the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops that already own adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e from previous equipment and want the machine without paying for a second set.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-marque, motorsport, restoration — where the vehicle range is narrow and a general adapter kit would mostly sit unused.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-bay operations\u003c\/strong\u003e adding a second or third exchanger alongside an existing one.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet garages\u003c\/strong\u003e running scheduled fluid changes where consistency of pressure matters more than vehicle variety.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe exchanger itself, with the hydraulic pump, the infinitely variable pressure regulator, the BFX PLUS extraction system and the removable tool tray. \u003cstrong\u003eAdapters are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e in this part number. The configuration that does include them is part number 425 80014 00 — we list it separately and can quote you the difference. Brake fluid is not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBFX-20 (base unit, no adapters)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e425 80011 00\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. container size\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5L \/ 1.3 gal\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilling hose length\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e11.3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e110V \/ 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e40 in H x 16 in W x 16 in L\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e46 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eABS, ESP, EDS, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eRoutine Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe inline suction filter is a consumable and the manufacturer asks for it to be replaced periodically. It is the part standing between whatever has settled in a container and the circuit you are about to fill, so keep a spare on the shelf rather than treating it as a job for when there is time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, Honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe hold no record of a third-party safety listing or a conformity marking for this machine, and we will not print a badge we cannot evidence. For most workshops buying a fluid-service unit this changes nothing. Where it can matter is an insurer's schedule, a corporate purchasing standard or a local requirement that names a particular listing — if you are working to one of those, tell us before you order and we will ask the manufacturer for the documentation rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unit ships by freight within the lower 48 states. This item ships free, so there is nothing to add at checkout. You must be able to receive and unload the shipment, or arrange to collect it from the carrier's terminal — the driver is not obliged to bring it inside. Residential delivery is available and carries a residential fee. \u003cstrong\u003eInspect the shipment before signing\u003c\/strong\u003e and record any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt at the time of delivery; a receipt signed clean makes a subsequent damage claim very difficult to pursue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stated warranty on this unit is 1 year, parts and labor. If a fault appears within that period, contact us first and leave the machine intact — stripping a unit down or attempting a repair before a claim has been opened is the most common reason a valid claim is refused.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes \u003cstrong\u003eNot\u003c\/strong\u003e Include Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFitted with an infinitely variable pressure regulator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for ABS, ESP, EDS, and SBC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHydraulic pump\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePulsating fluid flow to pressurize air bubbles out of the braking system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomatic switch-off on empty container\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePressureless decoupling from vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVenting of device during container changeover not necessary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditionally fitted with the BFX PLUS extraction system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne-man operation via mobile device is possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemovable tool tray\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWithout adapters: P\/N 425 80011 00 \/ Adapters included (P\/N 425 80014 00)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eBFX-20\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eWorking Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e5-50 psis\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMax. 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