Brake Bleeder - Motive Product...

[schu777]

http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.html



I'm thinking about getting this product and wondering if anyone has this for their 2002 truck? If so, what adaptor did you get?



Bleeding the brakes is one of the things I want to get done before the cold weather arrives. The other things is change out the radiator fluid, power steering, replace shocks... whew... I'm getting tired already.



Michael

 

[Dane]

Speed bleeders

Get speed bleeders for your truck at Napa. Much cheaper and easier to use. Makes bleeding brakes incredibly simple...

 

[pgleavitt]

Speed bleeders from Napa. I tried the hand held mighty vac and way too slow. I replaced all the brake fluid in the system and it went alot faster with the speed bleeders. They also work great when you need to collapse the calipers for new pads. With ABS brakes I don't like to send the used fluid back into the system. Connect a clear hose from the speed bleeder to a bottle and watch for brake fluid to change color. Also remember not to take the brake pedal to the floor while bleeding as this may cause your master cylinder to fail.

 

[rfcom]

Good tip

Also remember not to take the brake pedal to the floor while bleeding as this may cause your master cylinder to fail.

How far down should you press the pedal? Maybe put a block under the pedal to prevent pushing it to the floor?



Jim

 

[y-knot]

sch777,

Don't worry about that brake bleeding tool, I have the same one and it works great. I have used it on several different vehicles including my '97, and it works just fine. The large storage container is great for flushing the brake system, you do not have to worry about running out of fluid and introducing air to the system. To make it easier to use, I installed a quick air connector between the tank and the reservoir cover. This made using the system much easier and faster, you may want to do the same thing.

The fine people at EGR brakes sell this same brake bleeder, that is where I purchased mine. They also handle the "Speed Bleeders", I like them also. They have a advertisement in the TDR and are listed in the classifieds as well.

I flushed my trucks braking system, added new SS lines, calipers and wheel cylinders. Afterward i had no problem with getting the air out of the system, using this tool. It is quick and very easy to use, it pressurizes the master cylinder reservoir, and makes bleeding the brakes a piece of cake. You seem pretty smart, you have taken the time and effort to look for new and better ways to address the brake bleeding process. From the past post it is evident that many on this site do not welcome change and the progress it brings. Yes you could do the brakes the "Old fashion way", as many will contest to. It is cheaper and well documented. I went to the newer technology because I like new products and or tools that make old task seem new and enjoyable. I also think it does a much better job of removing air from the system, without a doubt it is much faster, and I can do it by myself. To me, it was well worth the money.

 

[Cooker]

FWIW - I have a Motive brake bleeder and I think it is a must have for someone who is used to keeping a few vehicles on the road. I can't believe I didn't buy one sooner.

 

[Bodybomber]

What kind of deal did you guys find on the Motive bleeders and where??

 

[John]

I agree with Cooker! It works very well on my Ram ('98. 5) although I had sealing issues with a friend's '97 (different style of master cylinder reservoir). It turned out that the top edge of the reservoir was not straight... in fact, it had quite a bow to it.

 

[daveshoe]

http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.html



I'm thinking about getting this product and wondering if anyone has this for their 2002 truck? If so, what adaptor did you get?



Bleeding the brakes is one of the things I want to get done before the cold weather arrives. The other things is change out the radiator fluid, power steering, replace shocks... whew... I'm getting tired already.



Michael

I already have a small pressure sprayer tank and plan to make my own pressure bleeder. I paid a couple of bucks for a used master cylinder cap at a parts yard , Need to buy a pressure gauge and see how things go.

I have no doubt that the guys who make this thing need to charge for their idea,marketing and profit,but it looks pretty simple to make one yourself

You can get an inexpensive deck sprayer that SHOULD be resistant to the solvent base in brake fluid,but do not blame me if the insides disintegrate and get in your brake system!